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Vocab List #9 & 10
Honors English Vocab List #9 & 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Emphatically (adverb) | with emphasis or force |
| Baneful (adjective) | destructive; harmful |
| Circumspect (adjective) | watchful; discreet; cautious |
| Aspire (verb) | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| Valiant (adjective) | possessing or acting with bravery |
| Doctrine (noun) | a belief or set of beliefs (system of principles), especially religious or political, that are taught and accepted |
| Respite (noun) | interval of rest/relief especially from anything distressing or trying |
| Peerless (adjective) | unrivaled; without equal |
| Instill (verb) | to impart or infuse gradually into the mind or feelings |
| Confute (verb) | to prove to be false - invalid/defective; to disprove |
| Impede (verb) | to prevent or obstruct the progress; to be a hindrance or an obstacle |
| Reluctantly (adverb) | unwillingly |
| Futile (adjective) | ineffective; useless; unsuccessful |
| Accolade (noun) | award or expression of approval; praise |
| Cumbersome (adjective) | complicated/hard to do |
| Trepidation (noun) | a state of alarm or dread; apprehension |
| Ephemeral (adjective) | lasting a very short time; transitory |
| Temerity (noun) | foolhardy disregard for danger; recklessness; rashness |
| Discern (verb) | to recognize or perceive with the eyes / intellect |
| Oust (verb) | to take the place of, expel / remove; force out |