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EOY Vocabulary Test
EOY Vocabulary Test Review
| Acquire | to come into possession, owner |
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| Affluent | having a great deal of money, wealth, or material possessions |
| Awry | something that has turned or twisted to one side (askew/crooked) or, more commonly, gone wrong and deviated from an intended, expected, or proper course (amiss). |
| Consent | Consent is a voluntary, conscious, and clear agreement to participate in an activity, acting as permission |
| Diverse | showing a great deal of variety, consisting of distinct or unlike elements, or composed of different, often varied, people or things |
| Haughty | someone blatantly and disdainfully proud, acting with snobbish arrogance or a patronizing, "superior" attitude toward others. |
| Infer | to deduce, conclude, or reach a logical judgment about something based on evidence, reasoning, or premises rather than direct observation |
| Innocuous | not harmful, injurious, or offensive |
| Intrigue | sparking curiosity through mysterious or unusual qualities (verb) or the act of creating secret, underhanded plots (noun) |
| Placate | to calm the anger, bitterness, or frustration of someone, usually by making concessions, offering apologies, or doing something that pleases them |
| Pragmatic | a practical, realistic approach to problems and decision-making, focusing on what works in real-world situations rather than relying on abstract theories or ideals |
| Prohibit | to formally forbid an action, activity, or person by law, regulation, or authority |
| Quaint | something attractively unusual, charming, or picturesque, typically due to being old-fashioned |
| Resilient | a person, organization, or object able to withstand, recover, or "bounce back" |
| Serendipity | the occurrence of finding valuable, agreeable, or fortunate things unintentionally |
| Solace | Solace is the comfort, consolation, or relief offered to someone during a time of great distress, sadness, or disappointment |
| Sublime | something of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it inspires great admiration or awe |
| Subtle | something not immediately obvious, noticeable, or loud. |
| Tranquil | tranquil means free from disturbance, commotion, or noise |
| Volatile | Volatile describes something prone to sudden, unpredictable, or rapid change |