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English VOCAB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| erratic | (adj.) – irregular or unpredictable in behavior |
| unfathomable | (adj.) – impossible to understand or explain |
| prowess | (n.) – skill or expertise in a particular activity |
| impotent | (adj.) – lacking power or effectiveness |
| integrity | (n.) – the quality of having strong moral principles |
| tirade | (n.) – a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation |
| impudent | (adj.) – not showing due respect; disrespectful |
| antagonistic | (adj.) – showing hostility or opposition |
| staid | (adj.) – sedate, respectable, and unadventurous |
| aristocracy | Noun- the highest class in a society, often by birth |
| precept | (n.) – a rule intended to guide behavior or conduct |
| exasperation | n.) – a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance |
| contentious | (adj.) – causing or likely to cause disagreement |
| truculence | (n.) – eagerness or willingness to argue or fight |
| wistfully | (adv.) – with a feeling of vague or regretful longing |
| compromise | (n./v.) – a settlement reached by mutual concession |
| flimsy | adj.) – weak and insubstantial; easily damaged |
| indignant | (adj.) – feeling or showing anger at unfair treatment |
| mutual | (adj.) – shared between two or more parties |
| dogged | (adj.) – having or showing tenacity and persistence |
| acquiescence | (n.) – acceptance without protest; reluctant agreement |
| counsel | (n./v.) – advice or guidance; to give advice |
| amiable | (adj.) – friendly and pleasant in nature |
| erroneous | (adj.) – incorrect; based on a mistaken belief |
| belligerent | (adj.) – hostile and aggressive |
| naive | (adj.) – showing a lack of experience or judgment |
| retaliation | (n.) – the action of returning a harmful act with another |
| succinct | (adj.) – briefly and clearly expressed |
| corroborate | (v.) – confirm or give support to a statement |
| irrelevant | (adj.) – not connected with or relevant to something |
| facetious | (adj.) – treating serious issues with inappropriate humor |
| rectitude | (n.) – morally correct behavior or thinking |
| predilection | (n.) – a strong natural liking for something |
| apprehension | (n.) – anxiety or fear about a future event |
| jubilant | (adj.) – feeling or expressing great happiness |
| acquit | (v.) – free someone from a criminal charge |
| martyr | (n.) – one who suffers greatly for a cause or belief |
| cynical | (adj.) – distrustful of human sincerity or integrity |
| stoic | adj.) – enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings |
| prejudice | (n.) – a preconceived, often unfair, opinion not based on reason |
| condone | (v.) – accept and allow behavior considered wrong |
| peripheral | (adj.) – of secondary importance; on the edge or fringe |
| hypocrisy | (n.) – claiming to have moral standards one does not follow |
| complacent | (adj.) – uncritically satisfied with oneself; smug |
| sanctimonious | (adj.) – making a show of being morally superior |
| apathy | (n.) – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| inconspicuous | (adj.) – not readily noticeable or attracting attention |
| fatalistic | (adj.) – believing events are predetermined and inevitable |
| prejudice (applied) | (n.) – unjust judgment formed without adequate knowledge |
| hypothetical | (adj.) – based on a suggested idea, not necessarily true |
| contentious | (applied) (adj.) – likely to cause an argument |
| fraudulent | (adj.) – obtained or done by deceit |
| surreptitious | (adj.) – kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of |
| impede | (v.) – delay or block the progress of |
| guileless | (adj.) – innocent and without deception |
| malevolence | (applied) (n.) – the quality of wishing evil on others |
| venerable | adj.) – accorded great respect, especially because of age or wisdom |
| inarticulate | Adj, unable to express oneself clearly |
| conscientious | (adj.) – careful to do what is morally right |
| discreetly | adv.) – in a careful and prudent manner, avoiding notice |
| benevolent | (adj.) – well-meaning and kindly |
| compassion | (n.) – sympathetic concern for the suffering of others |
| innate | adj.) – inborn; natural rather than learned |
| empathy | (n.) – the ability to understand and share the feelings of others |
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