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English Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Galvanize | (v.) Shock or excite someone into taking action (Synonyms: impel, stir, motivate, rouse) |
| Ardent | (adj.) Enthusiastic or passionate |
| Entail | (v.) Involve (Synonyms: include, require, imply) (n.) A settlement of the inheritance of property over a number of generations so that it remains within a family or other group |
| Ubiquitous | (adj.) Present, found, or appearing everywhere (Synonyms: pervasive, omnipresent, prevalent) |
| Innocuous | (adj.) Harmless |
| Inoculate | (v.) Vaccinate |
| Paradigm | (n.) A model or example |
| Epitome | (n.) A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type (2) A summary of written work |
| Embodiment | (n.) A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling (Synonym: epitome) |
| Bombastic | (adj.) High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated |
| Sanguine | (adj.) Optimistic during a bad situation (Synonyms: positive, hopeful, confident) (n.) A blood-red color |
| Obsequious | (adj.) Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree (ex. the obsequious waiter) |
| Parsimonious | (n.) Unwilling to spend money or use resources (Synonyms: stingy, cheap, miserly) |
| Euphemism | (n.) A kinder indirect word to replace a harsh or blunt one (Synonyms: understatement, better alternative) |
| Soliloquy | (n.) An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play (Synonym: monologue) |
| Taciturn | (adj.) A reserved, quiet person |
| Trite | (adj.) A remark, opinion, or idea that is overused; lacking originality (Synonym: clichéd) |
| Cantle | (n.) The curved part at the back of a saddle |
| Verbose | (adj.) Expressing more words than needed (Synonym: wordy) |
| Obviate | (v.) Remove a need or difficulty (ex. "the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains") |
| Obdurate | (adj.) Refusing to change one's opinion (Synonym: stubborn) |
| Obstinate | (adj.) Refusing to change one's opinion (Synonym: stubborn, obdurate) |
| Fastidious | (adj.) Scrupulous |
| Tenacious | (adj.) Keeping a firm hold of something; clinging (Think: tentacles) |
| Formidable | (adj.) Intimidating |
| Ebullient | (adj.) Cheerful and energetic |
| Garrulous | (adj.) Talkative |
| Loquacious | (adj.) Talkative |
| Obscure | (adj.) Undiscovered or uncertain (n.) Concealed |
| Assuage | (v.) Soothe |
| Mollify | (v.) Soothe |
| Pacify | (v.) Soothe |
| Quell | (v.) End rebellion or disorder using force |
| Stultify | (v.) Lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious routine (2) Cause someone to look foolish |
| Thwart | (v.) Prevent one from accomplishment |
| Rapport | (n.) A close good relationship |
| Hinder | (v.) Create difficulties to delay someone/something |
| Succumb | (v.) Fail to resist (negative force) and give in |
| Temerity | (n.) Excessive boldness |
| Audacity | (n.) Boldness |
| Impudence | (n.) Rude or disrespectful behavior |
| Impertinence | (n.) Rude or disrespectful behavior |
| Insolence | (n.) Rude or disrespectful behavior |
| Transgress | (v.) Misbehave |
| Auspicious | (adj.) Favorable or promising |
| Infringe | (v.) Violate rules, agreement, etc. |
| Encroach | (v.) Barge in; intrude on |
| Impose | (v.) Force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted (2) Take advantage of |
| Levy | (v.) Impose tax or fee (2) Enlist someone for military service |
| Livid | (adj.) Very angry (2) Dark bluish-gray color (ex. a livid bruise) |
| Laconic | (adj.) One who uses few words (Synonym: Taciturn) |
| Lugubrious | (adj.) Looking or sounding sad and dismal (Synonyms: gloomy, glum) |
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