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GAW Words 2021
GAW Words 2021 - Pearlman 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adroit (AP) | clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. |
| altruistic (AP) | showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. |
| apocryphal (AP) | (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. |
| arable (AP) | (of land) used or suitable for growing crops. |
| ascetic (AP) | characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. |
| aviary (AP) | a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in. |
| buttress (AP) | increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce. |
| celerity (AP) | swiftness of movement. |
| commensurate (AP) | corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. |
| conjugal (AP) | relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple. |
| conundrum (AP) | a confusing and difficult problem or question. |
| credulous (AP) | having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. |
| diatribe (AP) | a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. |
| discursive (AP) | 1. (of a style of speech or writing) fluent and expansive rather than formulaic or abbreviated. 2. proceeding by argument or reasoning rather than by intuition. |
| disparage (AP) | regard or represent as being of little worth. |
| emanate (AP) | (of something abstract but perceptible) exude or spread out from a source. |
| emulate (AP) | match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. |
| enigmatic (AP) | difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. |
| ennui (AP) | a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of enthusiasum or excitement; boredom |
| epicure (AP) | a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. |
| esoteric (AP) | intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. |
| fecund (AP) | producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. |
| felicity (AP) | 1. intense happiness 2. the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts, particularly in an effective feature of a work of literature or art. |
| fetid (AP) | smelling extremely unpleasant. |
| garner (AP) | gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). |
| heretic (AP) | a person believing in or practicing religious heresy or an unorthodox opinion |
| impervious (AP) | not allowing something to pass through,;unaffected |
| incipient (AP) | (especially of a person) in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop. |
| indefatigable (AP) | (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly. |
| innocuous (AP) | not harmful or offensive; harmless |
| inscrutable (AP) | impossible to understand or interpret. |
| insipid (AP) | lacking flavor or interest; dry |
| intractable (AP) | hard to control or deal with. |
| lampoon (AP) | publicly criticize (someone or something) by using satire, irony, or sarcasm. |
| lassitude (AP) | a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. |
| lithe (AP) | (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful. |
| lurid (AP) | vivid and graphic, particularly in a violent or sexual description |
| mire (AP) | a stretch of swampy ground. Often used to describe a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment from which it is hard to extricate oneself. |
| mundane (AP) | lacking interest or excitement; dull. |
| nefarious (AP) | (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. |
| opaque (AP) | unable to see through; hard or impossible to understand |
| ostentatious (AP) | characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. |
| parochial (AP) | having a limited perspective; narrow-minded |
| pedantic (AP) | (of a person) overly concerned with small details in an annoying way |
| pique (AP) | 1. a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride. 2. to stimulate interest or curiosity |
| precocious (AP) | (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual. |
| proclivity (AP) | a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing. |
| prolific (AP) | (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much offsrping or many works |
| prosaic (AP) | having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty; ordinary |
| pugnacity (AP) | readiness to quarrel or fight |
| recant (AP) | say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical. |
| ribald (AP) | characterized by lewd, indecent humor |
| stultify (AP) | to drain enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of something tedious or restrictive. |
| tantamount (AP) | equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. |
| trepidation (AP) | a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. |
| turgid (AP) | swollen and distended or congested, often used to decribe language that's irritatingly pompous or high-winded |
| undulate (AP) | move or go with a smooth up-and-down (rising and falling) motion. |
| veracity (AP) | conformity to facts; accuracy. |
| viable (AP) | capable of working successfully; feasible. |
| vouchsafe (AP) | grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner. |
| acerbic (E2) | 1. (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright. 2. tasting sour or bitter |
| acuity (E2) | sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. |
| aesthete (E2) | a person who has or affects to have a special appreciation of art and beauty. |
| amorphous (E2) | without a clearly defined structure or form. |
| assuage (E2) | to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; to better |
| atrophy (E2) | gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect. |
| avarice (E2) | extreme greed for wealth or material gain. |
| avow (E2) | assert or confess openly. |
| broach (E2) | raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion. |
| charlatan (E2) | a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud. |
| churlish (E2) | rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. |
| contentious (E2) | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial |
| copious (E2) | abundant in supply or quantity. |
| corpulence (E2) | the state of being fat; obesity. |
| coterie (E2) | a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people. |
| curmudgeon (E2) | a bad-tempered person, especially an old one. |
| demagogue (E2) | a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people (in a rhetorically exploitive way) rather than by using a rational argument. |
| diffidence (E2) | modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. |
| divination (E2) | the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. |
| duplicity (E2) | deceitfulness; double-dealing. |
| elucidate (E2) | use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. |
| erudition (E2) | the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship. |
| ethereal (E2) | extremely delicate, light, or heavenly in a way that seems too perfect for this world. |
| flippant (E2) | not showing a serious or respectful attitude. |
| foible (E2) | a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. |
| furtive (E2) | attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. |
| garish (E2) | obtrusively bright and showy; lurid. |
| guile (E2) | sly or cunning intelligence. |
| hiatus (E2) | a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. |
| hoary (E2) | 1. grayish white. 2. old and trite. |
| incorrigible (E2) | (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. |
| indecorous (E2) | not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper. |
| intrinsic (E2) | belonging naturally; essential |
| inveigh (E2) | speak or write about (something) with great hostility. |
| inveterate (E2) | having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. |
| irascible (E2) | having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. |
| juncture (E2) | a particular point in events or time. |
| laconic (E2) | (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. |
| maudlin (E2) | self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness. |
| meander (E2) | to wander aimlessly |
| multifarious (E2) | many and of various types; diverse |
| obsequious (E2) | obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. |
| paragon (E2) | a person or thing regarded as a perfect and excellent example of a particular quality. |
| pariah (E2) | an outcast. |
| paucity (E2) | the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. |
| poignant (E2) | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. |
| progeny (E2) | a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring. |
| protean (E2) | tending or able to change frequently or easily. |
| protract (E2) | to prolong. |
| recalcitrant (E2) | having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. |
| reprobate (E2) | 1. unprincipled (often used as a humorous or affectionate reproach). 2. express or feel disapproval of. |
| ruminate (E2) | think deeply about something |
| savant (E2) | a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist. |
| surly (E2) | bad-tempered and unfriendly. |
| taciturn (E2) | (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. |
| tenuous (E2) | very weak or slight. |
| turpitude (E2) | depravity; wickedness |
| virulent (E2) | bitterly hostile. |
| vociferous (E2) | (especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous. |
| aberration (E1) | a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. |
| abeyance (E1) | a state of temporary disuse or suspension. |
| admonish (E1) | warn or reprimand someone firmly. |
| ameliorate (E1) | make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. |
| antediluvian (E1) | ridiculously old-fashioned. |
| bilk (E1) | Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification; cheat or defraud. |
| cherubic (E1) | having the childlike innocence or plump prettiness of a cherub. |
| circuitous (E1) | (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. |
| clandestine (E1) | kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. |
| concomitant (E1) | naturally accompanying or associated. |
| confluence (E1) | an act or process of merging. |
| cryptic (E1) | mysterious or obscure. |
| dearth (E1) | a scarcity or lack of something. |
| desecrate (E1) | treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate. |
| dilatory (E1) | slow to act, often to cause delay |
| disaffected (E1) | dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them. |
| dissemble (E1) | conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs |
| dispassionate (E1) | not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. |
| dissonant (E1) | unsuitable or unusual in combination; clashing. |
| dissuade (E1) | persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action |
| dotard (E1) | an old person, especially one who has become physically weak or whose mental faculties have declined. |
| egregious (E1) | outstandingly bad; shocking. |
| elegiac (E1) | wistfully mournful. |
| ephemeral (E1) | lasting for a very short time. |
| espouse (E1) | adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life. |
| extol (E1) | praise enthusiastically. |
| fatuous (E1) | silly and pointless. |
| florid (E1) | elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated. |
| hedonism (E1) | the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence. |
| histrionic (E1) | overly dramatic behavior designed to attract attention |
| iconoclasm (E1) | he action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices. |
| immutable (E1) | unchanging over time or unable to be changed. |
| impregnable (E1) | unable to be captured or broken into. |
| impugn (E1) | dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. |
| inauspicious (E1) | not conducive to success; unpromising. |
| incisive (E1) | intelligently analytical and clear-thinking. |
| intonate (E1) | say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice. |
| jettison (E1) | abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted). |
| juxtapose (E1) | place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. |
| largess (E1) | generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others |
| lethargy (E1) | a lack of energy and enthusiasm. |
| malevolent (E1) | having or showing a wish to do evil to others. |
| meticulous (E1) | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. |
| odious (E1) | extremely unpleasant; repulsive. |
| palpable (E1) | able to be touched or felt. |
| pejorative (E1) | expressing contempt or disapproval. |
| philistine (E1) | a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them. |
| pithy (E1) | concise yet forcefully expressive |
| polemical (E1) | relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech. |
| pulchritude (E1) | beauty. |
| quixotic (E1) | exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. |
| rancorous (E1) | characterized by bitterness or resentment. |
| rarefy (E1) | 1. lessen the density or solidity of 2. make more subtle or refined |
| raze (E1) | completely destroy (a building, town, or other site). |
| saccharine (E1) | excessively sweet or sentimental. |
| supercilious (E1) | behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. |
| surfeit (E1) | an excessive amount of something. |
| unwieldy (E1) | difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight. |
| verbose (E1) | using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy |
| zenith (E1) | the time at which something is most powerful or successful; highest point |
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