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Vocabulary 8 honors
Vocabulary terms 2017-18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy | a feeling of hopelessness, not caring, no affect, not feeling one way or another about something |
| Contempt | disgust, hatred |
| Decorum | an orderly, manner-filled presence |
| Humility | a modesty or limited/low view of one's own importance |
| Fledgling | immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped |
| Penchant | a desire, a strong interest |
| Condescend | rude, contemptuous |
| Mediate | to bring together, to help make conflicting people or groups come to an agreement |
| Profound | deep, thoughtful |
| Indignant | angry, stubborn, rebellious |
| Punctilious | showing great attention to detail or correct behavior |
| Vigilant | watchful, aware |
| Prophetic | far seeing, predictive, describing someone who speaks of the future confidently |
| Obstinate | stubborn |
| Auspicious | promising, favorable |
| Raucous | unruly, loud, chaotic |
| Methodical | logical, analytic, efficient, following structure or form |
| Pensive | reflecting deep or profound thought |
| Indigenous | native to an area |
| Incessant | without stopping (1) |
| Unabated | without stopping (2) |
| Propponet | public appreciation |
| Rouge | bad, bold |