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TOWM Vocabulary II
vocab words to memorize
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flagrant - adj | bad; so bad you can't ignore it |
| Squander - verb | to spend thoughtlessly; throw away |
| Inquisition - noun | a severe, harsh interrogation or questioning. |
| Epiphany - noun | a sudden revelation |
| Fleeting - adj | describes something that happens really fast, or something that doesn't last as long as you'd like |
| Prodigy - noun | an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration |
| Turbulent - adj | chaotic, disordered, characterized by conflict |
| Precipice - noun | a very steep cliff; the brink of a dangerous or potentially disastrous situation |
| Apathy - noun | an absence of emotion or enthusiasm |
| Prowess - noun | a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation |
| Indelible - adj | not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased |
| Supine - adj | lying face upward; offering no resistance |
| Stalwart - adj | having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships |
| Smug - adj | marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction |
| Livid - adj | furiously angry |
| Demeanor - noun | the way a person behaves toward other people |
| Pariah - noun | someone who has been rejected by society |
| Unscathed - adj | not injured |
| Litany - noun | a long, repetitive list or series of grievances |
| Unkempt - adj | not properly maintained or cared for |