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CP 9 Robust Vocab

Vocabulary Terms for Final Exam

QuestionAnswer
antecedent something that came before
antiquated something old, out of date
berate to scold vehemently
clandestine secretly
deleterious harmful
emote to express emotion
fallacious incorrect, misleading
furtive secret
insidious appealing but harmful
restive resistant, stubborn
commence to begin, start
tolerable Capable of being tolerated; endurable
shrivel To contract and wrinkle; shrink up
providence God, especially when in direct control over events on earth
oracle A source of a prophecy or prediction
pensive Sadly thoughtful
contrite Showing sincere remorse or guilt
sublime Inspiring deep awe because of beauty, nobility, or greatness
temperance Practicing moderation or self-restraint in any number of behaviors (esp. with the use of alcohol)
impudent Disrespectful, rude
insolent to be boldly rude or disrespectful
callous to become hardened; this could apply to skin becoming tough from work or to a person's attitude becoming mean or tough because of constant mistreatment
obsequious acting like a servant to someone by being obedient or doing everything they request
magnanimous to be generous in forgiving an injury or insult. If you are magnanimous you don't hold a grudge.
consolation to give comfort or support or cheer up someone who is sad or upset.
deliberate to do something purposely rather than accidently. To think and act carefully with a known intent
inure to become used to hardship, discomfort or pain
cultivate to show growth or development, often through education.
affluent wealthy
desolate a place that is barren, lonely and dreary
Created by: kenmoser
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