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Vocab Test 3 2017

1st vocab test second semester, 3rd of the year

TermDefinition
Denotation Noun- Dictionary definition of a word
Connotation Noun- An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Jubilant Adj.- Feeling or expressing great joy
Exult Verb- To rejoice
Euphoria Noun- A state or feeling of intense happiness
Mellifluous Adj.- Sweet or musical, pleasant to hear
Delegate Verb- To assign responsibility or authority to someone
Portent Noun- A sign or warning that something bad is likely to happen
Pragmatic Adj.- Practical, down to earth
Intermittently Adverb- Periodically, occasionally
Malevolent Adj.- Evil
Tranquil Adj.- Free from disturbance, calm
Hapless Adj.- Having no luck; unfortunate
Kindred Noun- Family, relatives, kin
Flapdoodle Noun- Nonsense
Dubious Adj.- Causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion
Tenacious Adj.- Strong, persistent
Ramshackle Adj.- In a state of severe disrepair, rickety (especially of a house or vehicle)
Integral Adj.- Very important and necessary
Succinct Adj.- Using a few words to state or express an idea, concise
Scrutinize Verb- Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Atavistic Adj.- Primal, relating to something ancient, primitive, or instinctive
Vigilant Adj.- Alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
Tenuous Adj.- Very weak or questionable
Guile Noun-Craftiness, deviousness, slyness
Refute Verb- To prove something wrong, disprove
Posit Verb- To propose as an explanation; to suggest or postulate
Posthumous Adj.- Occuring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
Explicate Verb- To analyze (a literary work) in order to reveal its meaning
Emanate Verb- To be produced by, give out or emit
Calamitous Adj.- Involving calamity; catastrophic; disastrous.
Created by: lopiegabby
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