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English Vocabulary
Midterm Exam Vocabulary for English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Integral adj. | necessary to the completeness of the whole |
| Apprehensive adj. adj. | uneasy or fearful about something that might happen |
| Palpable adj. | capable of being handled, tangible |
| Infraction n. | the act of breaching or violating |
| Adherence n. | steady devotion,support, allegiance, or attachment |
| Distraught adj. | anxious or agitated, worried |
| Chastise v. | to discipline, especially by corporal punishment |
| Nondescript adj. | lacking in distinctive qualities |
| Obsolete adj. | no longer in general use; fallen into disuse |
| Haphazard adj. | determined by or dependent on chance, aimless |
| Obscure v.,adj. | to make dark, dim, or indistinct not clear or plain, vague, or uncertain |
| Pervade v. | to become spread throughout all parts of |
| Benign adj. | having a kindly disposition, gracious |
| Indolence n. | the quality of being slothful, foolish, or lazy |
| Reprieve n., v. | any respite or temporary relief to delay the impending sentence or punishment of |
| Deftly adv. | dexterously, nimbly, skillfully, or cleverly |
| Ominous adj. | portending evil or harm; threatening |
| Exuberance n. | the quality of being enthusiastic |
| Prestige n. | reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes |
| Aptitude n. | natural talent or ability |