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Academic Vocabulary

TermDefinition
absolve to find innocent or blameless
encounter a brief or unexpected meeting
amoral Lacking a moral sense; without principles
epitome a perfect or typical example
dilemma situation requiring a difficult choice
zeal enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm
wary cautious; on guard
subsequent following, in time or order; next; later
acclaim great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval
elicit to draw forth
escalate to increase or intensify
exploit to use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of
revitalize to renew the strength and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition
inequity injustice; unfairness, an instance of injustice
infirmity a physical weakness or defect; ailment
succinct expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise
appease to calm, especially by giving in to the demands of
assail to attack physically or verbally
euphemism a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant
allusion an indirect reference
comprehensive including all or much
persevere to continue with an effort or a plan despite difficulties
turmoil complete confusion; uproar
ponder to consider carefully; think deeply about
attribute a quality or feature of a person or thing
discern to recognize; detect
enigma a mystery or puzzle
exemplify to be an example of; represent; be typical of
constitute to make up; be the parts of
nominal slight; very small compared with what might be expected
prerequisite something required beforehand
predominant most common or most noticeable
implausible difficult to believe; unlikely
intercede to make a request or plead on behalf of someone else
sanctuary a place of safety, protection, or relief
suffice to be good enough
 

 



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