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Divergent Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Connotation (n.) | an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning |
| Denotation (n.) | the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests |
| Abnegation (n.) | the act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial |
| Amity (n.) | friendship; peaceful harmony; mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship |
| Candor (n.) | the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness |
| Erudite (n.) | having or showing great knowledge or learning |
| Dauntless (adj.) | showing fearlessness and determination |
| Divergent (adj.) | tending to be different or develop in different directions |
| Supercilious (adj.) | behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others |
| Somnolent (adj.) | sleepy; drowsy |
| Ambivalent (adj.) | having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone |
| Contrite (adj.) | feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt |
| Precocious (adj.) | (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual |
| Petulant (adj.) | (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered |
| Belligerent (adj.) | hostile and aggressive |
| Cantankerous (adj.) | bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative |
| Amiable (adj.) | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner |
| Chronic (adj.) | (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring |
| Arrogant (adj.) | having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities |
| Decisive (adj.) | settling an issue; producing a definite result |
| Exotic (adj.) | originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country |
| Malicious (adj.) | characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm |
| Cavernous (adj.) | like a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere; giving the impression of vast, dark depths |
| Naive (adj.) | (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment |
| Luminous (adj.) | full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark |
| Ignorant (adj.) | lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated |
| Punctual (adj.) | happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time |
| Studious (adj.) | spending a lot of time studying or reading |
| Obedient (adj.) | complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will |
| Agile (adj.) | able to move quickly and easily |
| Courteous (adj.) | polite, respectful, or considerate in manner |
| Deafening (adj.) | (of a noise) so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else |
| Jealous (adj.) | feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages |
| Placid (adj.) | (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited |
| Serious (adj.) | (of a person) solemn or thoughtful in character or manner |
| Grotesque (adj.) | comically or repulsively ugly or distorted |
| Laconic (adj.) | (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words |
| Quirky (adj.) | characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits |
| Wan (adj.) | (of a person's complexion or appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion |
| Meticulous (adj.) | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise |
| Colossal (adj.) | extremely large |
| Tangible (adj.) | perceptible by touch |
| Dutiful (adj.) | conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty |
| Husky (adj.) | (of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse |
| Warped (adj.) | become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or dampness |
| Tenacious (adj.) | tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely |
| Barren (adj.) | (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation; (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless |
| Altruistic (adj.) | showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish |
| Crude (adj.) | in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined |
| Flamboyant (adj.) | (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness |
| Vigilant (adj.) | keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
| Vivacious (adj.) | attractively lively and animated |
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