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2017 English 2 GAW
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abberation | A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome, or a characteristic that deviates from the normal type. |
| Abeyance | A state of temporary inactivity or a reduction in use |
| Admonish | To warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| Ameliorate | To make something bad better (Like an injury) |
| Antediluvian | Of or belonging to the time before the biblical flood |
| Bilk | To obtain or withhold money from someone with deceit |
| Cherubic | One having the innocence or plump look of a cherub |
| Circuitous | To have a circular or winding path Or to explain something in a non direct manner |
| Clandestine | Something done in secrecy, usually related to a government in some way |
| Concomitant | existing or occurring with something else, often in a lesser or inferior way |
| Confluence | The act or progress in which two or more objects are merged |
| Cryptic | Something having a meaning that is obscure or hidden |
| Desecrate | To treat a holy or religious object with disrespect or violently |
| Dilatory | Something that tends to delay or procrastinate on purpose |
| Acerbic | Something that has a sour or bitter taste in it |
| Atrophy | A gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to lack of use or neglect |
| Broach | To mention something in a topic or debate for discussion |
| Coterie | A small group of people with the same tests or interests, especially one exclusive to other people |
| Cherlish | To be rude in a mean-spirited and surly way |
| Contentious | Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial |
| Copious | To be in large amount or in total |
| Corpulent | To be extremely large or fat in size |
| Demagogue | A leader who uses prejudices, false claims, and promises to gain power |
| Furtive | Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive |
| Inveigh | To protest or to complain bitterly or vehemently |
| Laconic | To use very few words in conversation. |
| Paragon | Someone or something regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality |
| Recalcitrant | Having an uncooperative attitude towards any kind of authority or discipline |
| Taciturn | reserved or uncommunicative in speech; says little |
| Acuity | A sharpness or keenness in thoughts, vision or hearing |
| Avarice | Extreme greed for wealth or material gain |
| Avow | To assert or declare something openly |
| Divination | The art of reading future events using supernatural or omens |
| Duplicity | Being deceitful by acting in two or more ways; double dealing |
| Equivocation | The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid getting committed to doing something |
| Foible | A minor weakness in one's character |
| Guile | Deceitful cunning |
| Hoary | Extremely old or trite |
| Maudlin | Self pitying or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkeness |
Created by:
parker.fletcher
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