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Vocab Test 2

TermDefinition
1. *Aplomb* Self-confidence or assurance.
2. *Benign* Gentle; kindly.
3. *Cacophony* A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
4. *Capricious* Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
5. *Diaphanous* Light, delicate, and translucent.
6. *Ebullient* Cheerful and full of energy.
7. *Enervate* To weaken or drain energy.
8. *Esoteric* Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
9. *Exacerbate* To make a situation worse.
10. *Furtive* Attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive.
11. *Garrulous* Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
12. *Inexorable* Impossible to stop or prevent.
13. *Ineffable* Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
14. *Lethargic* Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
15. *Munificent* More generous than is usual or necessary.
16. *Nefarious* Wicked or criminal.
17. *Obfuscate* To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
18. *Pernicious* Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
19. *Recalcitrant* Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
20. *Sycophant* A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
21. *Tenuous* Very weak or slight.
22. *Ubiquitous* Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
23. *Vehement* Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
24. *Venerable* - Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
25. *Zealous* - Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Created by: greater_tambran
 

 



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