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Eng Vocab 1
From March & April
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abhor | (verb) to shrink from in disgust |
| acquiesce | (verb) to accept, agree, or give consent by keeping silent or by not raising objections |
| bolster | (verb) to support with or as with a bolster |
| enigma | (noun) something hard to understand or explain |
| ephemeral | (adjective) lasting a very short time |
| err | (verb) to make a mistake |
| idiosyncrasy | (noun) a way of behaving or thinking that is characteristic of a person |
| lackluster | (adjective) lacking in brightness, radiance, or interest |
| noxious | (adjective) harmful, especially to health |
| nuance | (noun) a subtle distinction or variation; a subtle quality |
| obstreperous | (adjective) marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness |
| odious | (adjective) causing hatred or strong dislike; worthy of hatred |
| plausible | (adjective) seemingly fair, reasonable, or valuable, but often not so; appearing worthy of belief |
| pontificate | (verb) to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way |
| posterity | (noun) the line of individuals descended from one ancestor; all future generations |
| renown | (noun) a state of being widely known and highly honored |
| repudiate | (verb) to refuse to accept; to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force; to reject as untrue or unjust; to refuse to have anything to do with |
| tangent | (noun) a sudden change of course |
| tangible | (adjective) capable of being touched, understood, and appreciated |
| trivial | (adjective) of little worth or importance |