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Vocab Review
official test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Invincible | unable to be conquered |
| provincial | limited in knowledge of the world |
| evince | to establish; to reflect the truth of |
| conducive | supportive; encouraging;helping; to bring about |
| induce | to lead forward some action |
| deduce | to draw a conclusion from fact |
| protracted | extended in time; prolonged |
| intractable | stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward |
| retract | to draw back; to withdraw |
| petulant | irritable or short-tempered |
| impetuous | acting passionately and without forethought |
| impetus | that which drives one; momentum |
| Fractious | tending to argue or cause discord |
| infraction | a minor violation of a rule of law |
| infringe | to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass |
| excise | to cut out of; remove |
| incisive | sharply cutting; direct and powerful |
| concise | brief and straightforward |
| tome | a large and serious book |
| epitome | the best or most typical example |
| dichotomy | two opposite parts of one whole |
| anatomy | the structure of parts taken as a whole |
| compunction | a feeling of regret or remorse |
| punctilious | paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful |
| pungent | stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell |
| compel | to force or strongly persuade; to coerce |
| impulse | a sudden, involuntary urge to do something |
| expel | to send out or away |
| conjecture | a guess; often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| dejected | downcast or sad; depressed |
| abject | lowly; miserable and wretched |
| emissary | an agent sent on a mission |
| dismissive | showing little regard; scornful |
| remiss | failing to fulfill ones duty; negligent |
| motive | a cause for action |
| motif | a recurring theme,subject, or idea |
| emote | to dramaticaly express emotions |
| viaduct | a bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley |
| deviate | to depart especially from a path or plan |
| obviate | to make unnecessary; to avoid |
| defer | to put aside until later; to yield respectfully |
| deference | to act or practice of yielding to another's authority |
| confer | to discuss something with someone else; to consult; to bestow or give |
| inference | a conclusion not directly provided by evidence |
| proliferate | to increase greatly in number; to multiply |
| comportment | the manner in which one acts or behaves |
| purported | claimed as true but probably false |
| envisage | to imagine; to conceive of |
| visage | the face; or facial expression |
| apparition | an unreal figure; a ghost |
| perspicacious | wise; insightful; acutely intelligent |
| retrospective | looking backward over a period of time |
| aspect | a part that can be considered or viewed |
| introspective | contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings |
| phenomenon | a fact or event that can be observed and or documented |
| diaphanous | lightweight and transparent |
| epiphany | a moment of great insight; a revelation |
| sycophant | a person who flatters; a "yes ma'am" |
| adherent | a follower of a person or idea |
| incoherent | not able to be understood; nonsensical |
| inherent | existing as a natural part |
| diffuse | 1. to spread out or distribute 2. not concentrated or focused; wordy |
| Effusive | Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing |
| Profuse | Plentiful; abundant |
| Resolute | Determined; steadfast |
| Dissolute | Devoted to |
| Insoluble | 1. Impossible to solve or fix 2. Unable to be dissolved |
| Diligent | Hardworking and careful |
| Recollect | To remember; to recall |
| Sacrilege | An act against a holy person or place |
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