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English MidtermVocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apprehend(verb) | DefinitionTo Arrest Synonyms:capture,catch,detain sentence:The cop apprehended the criminal after a few days |
| Belligerent(adjective) | Definition:Inclined to or exhibiting asseriveness,hostility, or combativeness Synonyms: hostile,aggresive,threatening Sentence: he was in a belligerent mood |
| Brittle(adjective) | Definition:easily broken,cracker, or snapped Synonyms: breakable,fragile,frail Sentence: The wood was brittle |
| Complacent(adjective) | Definition: marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies Synonyms: smug,self-satisfied, pleased with onesself,gloating Sentence: Yes, he said with a compacent smile,"I came top" |
| Subside(verb) | Definition: Become less intense,violent,or severe Synonyms: let up, moderate, calm,ease up Sentence: The storm began to subside |
| Indignant(adjective) | Definition: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatement Synonyms: aggrieved,resentful,angry,upset Sentence: he was indignant about he way he had been treated |
| Discontent(noun) | Definiton: lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one´s circumstances Synonyms: dissatifaction,grievances,unhappiness,displeasure Sentence: I am writing to express my discontent with your service |
| Monotonous(adjective) | Definition: Lacking in variety of interest; dull Synonyms: boring dull uninteresting,tiresome Sentence: They eat a very monotonous diet |
| Morose(adjective) | Definition: having a sullen or gloomy disposition Synonyms: sullen,sulky, gloomy, bad-tempered Sentence: she was more morose and silent when she got home |
| Ominous(adjective) | Definition: given the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious Synonyms: menacing,baleful,forbidding,sinister Sentence: who knows what will happen, he said in an ominous tone |
| Pugnacious(adjective) | Definition: eager or quick to argue,quarrel or fight Synonyms:combative,aggressive,hostile Sentence:In a debate people are always pugnacious |
| Relish(verb) | Definition: enjoyment or delught in something that satisfies one's taste or desires Synonyms: condiment,accompaniment,joy in something Sentence: I took to the job with relish |
| Reprehensible(adjective) | Definition: worthy or deserving blame or condemnation Synonyms: deplorable,disagraceful,wrong,bad Sentence: what led them to commit such reprehensible acts |
| Revere(verb) | Definition: feel deep respect or admiration for something Synonyms: respect,admire,esteem,cherish Sentence: I admire and revere their faith,their endurance,their agonizing love for god |
| Gigerly(adverb) | Definition: in a careful or cautious manner Synonyms: cautiously,carefully,with care Sentence: Jackson sat down very gingerly |
| Derogatory(adjective) | Definition: showing a critical or disrepectful attidude Synonyms: disparaging,belittling,diminshing Sentence: the words he used were derogatory and insulting |
| Console(verb) | Definition: comfort someone at aa time of grief or disappointment Synonyms: comfort,solace,pity Sentence: she tried to console him but he pushed her away gently |
| Bewildered(adjective) | Definition: perplexed and confused;very puzzled Synonyms: confused,baffled,puzzled Sentence: she had a bweildered look on her face when she read the riddle |
| Scoff(verb) | Definition: speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way Synonyms: mock,make fun of,scorn Sentence: his army was the scoff of all europe |
| Retort(verb) | Definition: say something in answer to a remark or accusation,typically in a sharp,angry,or wittily,incisive manner Synonyms: snapback,counter,return Sentence: It was angry retort but he tried to control the edge in his voice |
| Consternation(noun) | Definition: amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion Synonyms: anxiety,dismay,distress Sentence: I always welcomed him much to the consternation of the neighbors |
| Cower(verb) | Definition: Crouch down in fear Synonyms: shrink,shake,drawback Sentence They cowered at the sight of the gun |
| Hindrance(noun) | Definition: the state of being interfered with,held back,or slowed down Synonyms: barrier,hurdle,brake Sentence: there was a hindrance to the develoopment proxess |
| Vigilance(noun) | Definition: the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties Synonyms: attentiveness Sentence: they were on a constant vigilance after the attack |
| Lumionous(adjective) | Definition: full of or shedding light; bright or shining,especially in the dark Synonyms: shining,glowing,dazzling Sentence: she reached out to touch the lumionous object |
| Dispostion(noun) | Definition: one's usual attitude or mood Synonyms: temperament,character,nature Sentence: his kind disposition has a way of rubbing off on others |
| Pernicious(adjective) | Definition: having a harmful effect,especially in a gradual or subtle way Synonyms: damaging,harmful,detrimental Sentence: he is the most pernicious person at the party |
| Transgress(verb) | Definition: Infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior Synonyms: misbehae,sin,degenrate Sentence: He transgressed and must seek forgiveness |
| Valiant(adjective) | Definition: possessing or showing courage or determination Synonyms: brave,fearless,heroic Sentence: he was very valiant inside the trench |
| Augment(verb) | Definition: make(something)greater by adding to it;increase Synonyms: Increase,add to, enlarge Sentence: they bought a couple of other people to augment th eamount of people in the stadium |
| Greivance(noun) | Definition: a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest,especially unfair treatement Synonyms: injustice,wrong,offense Sentence: He had a personal grievance against him |
| Warrant(noun) | Definition: an official document approved by an authority,esp. a judge which gives the police permission to do certain things Synonyms: authorizatiion,cause,authority Sentence: The officer showed his warrant to the suspect so he could search his house |
| Wanton(adjective) | Definition: (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked Synonyms: willful,vicious,unprovoked Sentence: He was wanton to the animals |
| Variable(adjective) | Definition: not consitent or having a fixed pattern;liable to change Synonyms: changeable,changing,inconsistent Sentence: winds will be light and variable |
| Calamity(noun) | Definition: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress;a disaster Synonyms: disaster,crisis,evil Sentence: The storm caused great calamity |
| Reconcile(verb) | Definition: restore freindly relations between each other Synonyms: coordinate,combine,harmonize Sentence: They reconciled after a big argument |
| VIle(adjective) | Definition: disgustingly or utterly bad Synonyms: foul,bad,horrible Sentence: He was in a vile mood |
| Distraught(adjective) | Definition: deeply upset and agitated Synonyms: worried,upset,shattered Sentence: He was distraught after losing the tournament |
| Fester(verb) | Definition: (of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate Synonyms: discharge,run,weep Sentence: The wound began to fester |
| Amorous(adjective) | Definition:showing feeling or relating to sexual desire Synonyms: lustful,romantic,loving Sentence: she rejected his amorous advances |
| Tedious(adjective) | Definition: boring and tiring esp, becaus elong or often repeated Synonyms: boring,uninteresting,dull Sentence: The classwork was Tedious |
| Abate(verb) | Definition: (of something perceived as hostile,threatening,or negative) become less intense or widespread Synonyms: subside ease off, let up Sentence: They waited for the storm to abate |
| Pestilent(adjective) | Definition: dangerous or destructive to life Synonyms: baneful,destructive,corrupting Sentence: The weapon was very pestilent |
| Forfeit(verb) | Definition: lose or be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing Synonyms: penalty,loss,damages Sentence: He had to pay a Forfeit |
| Idle(adjective) | Definition: (of a person) avoiding work;lazy Synonyms: lazy,slothful,work-shy Sentence: The man was very Idle |
| Adulation(noun) | Definition: Obsequious flattery;excessive,admiration,or praise Synonyms: hero-worsip,admiration,respect Sentence: he enjoyed the Adulation of the fans |
| Aghast(adjective) | Definition: filled with horror or shock Synonyms: horrified,appalled,amazed Sentence: They were agahast when they heard the sound from the basement |
| Disconsolate(adjective) | Definition: without consolation or solace;hopelessly unhappy;inconsolable Synonyms: sad,dejected crestfallen Sentence: The player were disconsolate after losing what should have been a easy game |
| Incessantly(adverb) | Definition: without interruption;constantly Synonyms: constanly,nonstop,all the time Sentence: The friends argued incessantly |
| Privation(verb) | Definition: an act or instance of depriving Synonyms: depriving,hardship,want Sentence: They endured a long time of privation after the long war |
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