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midterm davis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abate (verb) (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread | |
| accrue (verb) (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time | |
| acquiesce (verb) accept something reluctantly but without protest | |
| admonition (noun) an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning | |
| adventitious (adjective) happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature | |
| akimbo (adverb) with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward | |
| akin (adjective) of similar character | |
| alacrity (noun) brisk and cheerful readiness | |
| ambuscade (noun) an ambush | |
| anathema (noun) something or someone that one vehemently dislikes; a formal curse by a pope or council of the church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine | |
| apotheosis (noun) the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax | |
| approbation (noun) approval or praise | |
| askance (adverb) with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval | |
| blasé (adjective) unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it before so often | |
| brazen (adjective) bold and without shame (implies a defiant lack of modesty) | |
| callous (adjective) showing or having an insensitive or cruel regard to others | |
| capitulate (verb) cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome offer; surrender | |
| commensurate (adjective) corresponding in size or degree; in proportion | |
| compunction (noun) a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows doing something bad | |
| conciliate (verb) stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify | |
| contiguous (adjective) sharing a common border; touching | |
| contingency (noun) a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty | |
| cordial (adjective) warm and friendly | |
| corroborate (verb) confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) | |
| dauphin (noun) the eldest son of the king of France | |
| dearth (noun) a scarcity or lack of something | |
| deceased (adjective) dead | |
| deleterious (adjective) causing harm or damage | |
| denizen (noun) an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place | |
| dilatory (adjective) slow to act, tending to delay | |
| din (noun) a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise | |
| disdain (noun) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt | |
| disparity (noun) a great difference | |
| edict (noun) an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority | |
| efficacious (adjective) (typically something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. | |
| efficacy (noun) the ability to produce a desired or intended result | |
| eminent (adjective) (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession | |
| encumbrance (noun) a burden or impediment | |
| enervate (verb) cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken | |
| enmity (noun) the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something | |
| ennui (noun) a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement | |
| euphemism (noun) a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing | |
| evanescent (adjective) soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing | |
| exorbitant (adjective) (of a prince or amount charged) unreasonably high | |
| expedient (adjective) (of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral | |
| expiate (verb) atone for a guilt or a sin | |
| fecund (adjective) producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile | |
| fractious (adjective) easily irritated; bad-tempered | |
| garrulous (adjective) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters | |
| gaudy (adjective) extravagantly bright or showy, typically as to be tasteless | |
| heterodox (adjective) not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs | |
| ignominy (noun) public shame or disgrace | |
| imbue (verb) inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality | |
| impalpable (adjective) unable to be felt by touch; not easily comprehended | |
| impetus (noun) the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly | |
| in lieu of (preposition) instead of | |
| incredulous (adjective) (of a person on their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something | |
| indiscretion (noun) behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays lack of good judgment | |
| ineffable (adjective) too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words | |
| ingratiate (verb) bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them | |
| insidious (adjective) 1. Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; 2. Treacherous; crafty | |
| insipid (adjective) lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest | |
| insolent (adjective) showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect | |
| inure (verb) accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant | |
| inveterate (adjective) having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long established and unlikely to change | |
| jaunty (adjective) having or expression a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner | |
| juxtapose (verb) place or deal with close together for contrasting effect | |
| languid (adjective) (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed | |
| litany (noun) a lengthily, often repeated, recitation | |
| magnanimity (noun) the quality or state of being very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than you | |
| manifest (verb) display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate | |
| menagerie (noun) a strange or diverse collection of people or things | |
| meretricious (adjective) apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity | |
| mollify (verb) appease the anger or anxiety of (someone) | |
| moribund (adjective) (of a person) at the point of death; (of a thing) in terminal decline, lacking vitality or vigor | |
| mulatto (noun) a person of black and white mixed ancestry | |
| nebulous (adjective) in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined) | |
| nefarious (adjective) (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal | |
| nonchalance (noun) (of a person or manner) the quality or state of feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm | |
| notorious (noun) famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed | |
| oath (noun) a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior | |
| obtrude (verb) become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way | |
| pander (verb) gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit) | |
| peddle (verb) try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from house to house or place to place | |
| penance (noun) voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong | |
| peremptory (adjective) (especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way | |
| pervade (verb) (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of | |
| piquancy (noun) the quality or state of having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor; the quality or state of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind | |
| plaintive (adjective) sounding sad and mournful | |
| plebeian (noun) a commoner; a member of the lower classes; (adjective) of or belonging to the lower social classes; lacking refinement | |
| predilection (noun) a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. | |
| propriety (noun) the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals | |
| punctilious (adjective) showing great attention to detail or correct behavior | |
| rack (verb) cause extreme physical pain or mental pain to; to subject to extreme stress; to torment | |
| rancor (noun) bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing | |
| rapscallion (noun) a mischievous person; a rascal | |
| redolent (adjective) (redolent of/ with) 1. strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; 2. strongly smelling of something | |
| sagacious (adjective) having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; shrewd | |
| saunter (verb) walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry | |
| sedulous (adjective) (of a person or action) showing dedication or diligence | |
| senile (adjective) (of a person) having or showing the weaknesses of diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental facilities | |
| skiff (noun) a shallow, flat bottomed open boat with sharp bow and square stern | |
| sojourn (verb) stay somewhere temporarily; (noun) a temporary stay | |
| sonorous (adjective) (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep or full | |
| subversive (adjective) seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution | |
| succulent (adjective) (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty | |
| supercilious (adjective) behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others | |
| suppliant (noun) a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority; (adjective) making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority | |
| tenacious (adjective) not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object one holds, a position, or a principle | |
| torrid (adjective) very hot and dry | |
| transcend (verb) to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed | |
| truculent (adjective) eager or quick to fight; aggressively defiant | |
| vacillate alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive | |
| vacuous (adjective) having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless | |
| vindicate (verb) clear (someone) of blame or suspicion | |
| vitiate (verb) spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of | |
| vivify (verb) enliven or animate | |
| voluminous (adjective) occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular | |
| wan (adjective) (of a person's complexion or appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion | |
| wont (adjective) (of a person) in the habit of doing something, accustomed |
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