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14-15 Vocab Final
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abysmal (adj) | extremely poor or bad |
| accumulate (v) | to gather (something) gradually as time passes |
| adversary (n) | an enemy or opponent |
| amend (v) | to change and improve (something, such as a mistake or bad situation) |
| authenticate (v) | to prove that something is real, true, or genuine |
| compel (v) | to force (someone) to do something |
| cumbersome (adj) | hard to handle or manage because of size or weight |
| decipher (v) | to find the meaning of (something that is difficult to read or understand) |
| declare (v) | to say (something) in a strong, official, and confident way |
| defiance (v) | a refusal to obey something or someone |
| delegate (v) | to give (control, responsibility, authority, etc.) to someone |
| ecstatic (adj) | very happy or excited |
| efficiency (n) | the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy |
| elaborate (v) | to give more details about something |
| embark (v) | to begin a journey |
| embrace (v) | to accept (something or someone) readily or gladly |
| enhance (v) | to increase or improve (something) |
| erratic (adj) | acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected or usual |
| fatigue (n) | the state of being very tired |
| flippant (adj) | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| fret (v) | to become vexed or worried |
| gratitude (n) | a feeling of appreciation or thanks |
| grim (adj) | gloomy or depressing |
| hesitant (adj) | slow to act or speak especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do |
| hiatus (n) | a period of time when something (such as an activity or program) is stopped |
| idyllic (adj) | very peaceful, happy, and enjoyable |
| improvise (v) | to speak or perform without preparation; to make or create (something) by using whatever is available |
| inadvertently (adv) | not intended or planned |
| interrogate (v) | to ask (someone) questions in a thorough and often forceful way |
| jubilation (n) | great happiness or joy |
| lament (v) | to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something |
| livid (adj) | very angry |
| modify (v) | to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts |
| nucleus (n) | a central or most important part of something |
| oblivious (adj) | not conscious or aware of someone or something |
| pioneering (adj) | creating or developing new ideas or methods |
| ponder (v) | to think about or consider (something) carefully |
| precarious (adj) | not safe, strong, or steady |
| revolutionary (adj) | causing or relating to a great or complete change |
| saunter (v) | to walk along in a slow and relaxed manner |
| stature (n) | the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc. |
| suppress (v) | to keep (something) secret |
| trudge (v) | to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard |
| venture (v) | to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk |
| weary (adj) | lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep |
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