Vocab #’s 201-21.
Daily Quote: John F. Kennedy: “ As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them”.
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Vocab #’s 201-21.
Daily Quote: John F. Kennedy: “ As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them”.
321. Berate (V) - to scold sharply
322. Carnage (N) - large scale slaughter
or loss of life
323. Foment (V) - to promote trouble
or rebellion
324. herculean (adj) - characterized
by great strength,
a task that needs great strength
325. Nonplussed (adj) - puzzled, not knowing
what to do, at a loss.
326. Inauspicious (adj) - unfavorable, unlucky,
suggesting bad luck for the future
327. Paragon (n) - a model
of excellence
328. Sanctimonious (adj) Holier-than-thou,
Making a show of holiness
329. Scintillating (Adj) - twinkling,
sparkling, brilliant
330. Paraphrase (V) - to restate
in other words
331. Absolve (V) - to clear from blame
or responsibility or guilt
332. Clangor (n)- a loud ringing sound,
to make a loud ringing noise
333. Gist (N) - the essential part,
main point, or essence
334. Reprobate(n) - a depraved,
an unprincipled person
335. Sedentary (adj) - remaining in one
place, continually sitting
336. Munificent (adj) - extremely
generous, lavish
337. Bedlam (N) - a state or scene
of uproar and confusion
338. Avarice (n) - a greedy desire,
particularly for wealth
339. Abate (V) - to make less
in amount, degree, to become less
340. Susceptible (adj) - open to,
lacking in resistance, easily influenced
261. Remedy - something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.
62. Palsy - muscle paralysis
63. Pedagogue - a schoolteacher
64. nominal - in name only, not in fact
65. Opaque - not transparent, not letting light pass through
66. Demolish - to tear down
67; Demented - insane, deranged
68. Desist - to cease or stop
69. Apostate - one who gives up his beliefs
70. Aromatic - pleasant smelling
71. Canvass - to make a survey
72. Celibate - unmarried
73. Cue - a hint, a signal
74. Defoliate - to strip of leaves
75. Cynic - one who is critical, a fault-finder
76. Illumine - to brighten, to inspire
77. Lachrymose - tearful
78. Maelstrom - whirlpool
79. Maxim - a proverb or saying
80. Naive - simple, unsophisticated
Vocab Wk of Dec. 14, 2009
Monday Vocab: wk of Dec. 14, 2009
41. Grave: serious, somber
42. Gargantuan: Gigantic, huge
43. Frugal: economical, thrifty, doesn't waste
44. Insomnia: sleeplessness, can't sleep
45. Infantile: childish, immature
46. Masticate: to chew
47. Malodorous: bad smelling
48. Opportunist: one who takes advantage of a situation
49. Philistine: uncultured, common
50. Resume: a summary
51. Terminate: To put an end to
52. Vendetta: a bitter quarrel or feud
53. Unmindful: unaware
54. Yen: an intense desire, a longing
55. Eon: an extremely long period of time
56. Evolve: to gradually develop
57. Domicile: home, residence
58. Doldrums: low spirits
59. Braggart: one who boasts
60. Carcinogenic: causing cancer
281. Unapparent - not visible
82. Indifferent – not caring
83. Combative – belligerent, aggressive, eager to fight
84. Camaraderie – togetherness
85. Plodding – slowly walking
86. Inebriated – to be drunk
87. Vernacular – native language, or informal speech
88. Volition – free will
89. Potpourri – A mixture
90. Palatable – Pleasant to the taste
91. Pandemic – general, widespread
92. Melancholy – depressed or blue
93. Jostle – to bump, to push
94. Irksome – annoying, bothersome
95. Intransigent – stubborn, refusing to give in
96. Irreverent – disrespectful
97. Jinx – to bring bad luck to
98. Juggernaut – a terrible destructive force
99. Itinerary – the plan of a journey, the places you will see and the route you will take
300. Utopia – an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect
21. ALLEGRO – RAPID, QUICK
22. AMEND – TO CHANGE; TO ALTER
23. AMAZON – A BIG STRONG MASCULINE WOMAN
24. AD LIB – TO ACT OR SPEAK WITHOUT PREPARATION
27. DISPERSE – TO SCATTER
30. ELIXIR – REMEDY
31. FRACAS – A LOUD QUARREL
32. GNOME – A LEGENDARY DWARF-LIKE CREATURE
33. ILLICIT – UNLAWFUL, ILLEGAL
34. OBDURATE – STUBBORN, HARD-HEARTED, TENACIOUS
35. OAF – A DUNCE OR BLOCKHEAD
36. PASSE – OLD FASHIONED, OUT-OF-DATE
37. STIPEND – SALARY
38. SUPERFLUOUS – EXCESSIVE, UNNECESSARY
81. Abhor-hate
82. Enfranchise - give voting rights
83. Hamper - hinder; obstruct
84. Kindle - to start a fire
85. Noxious - harmful; poisonous; lethal
86.Remuneration - payment for work done
88. Bilk - cheat; defraud
89. Covert - hidden; undercover
90. Nuance - something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
91. Cower recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from
92. Enhance - improve; make better or clearer
93. Labyrinth - a maze
94. Nullify - to counter; make unimportant
95. Tangible - can be touched
96. Maladroit – clumsy, unskillful
97. Incoherent – not clear
98. Unfetter – to set free
99. Panacea – A remedy for all ills
100. Charlatan – a trickster who claims knowledge he doesn’t have
61. Minute – a very small amount
62. Unorthodox – unusual behavior
63. Incredulous – unbelievable
64. Harass – to bother, to trouble someone
65. Sinister – evil
66. Notorious – famous but not in a good way, infamous
66. Laud – to praise
67. Inane – to act silly
68. Ubiquitous – everywhere
69. Zenith – the highest point, apex
70. Infallible – not capable of making a mistake or error
71. Relinquish – to surrender or give up something
72. Impetuous – done with little thought beforehand
73. Squander – to spend or use wastefully
74. Subsidize – to support with money and contributions
75. Despondent – to be depressed, to have no hope
76. Facetious – joking, being playful and witty
77. Antithesis – the exact opposite of
78. Stigma – a bad mark on one’s reputation or record
79. Irreparable – not able to be repaired or fixed
80. Fabricate – to make up or invent
31. Phobia - Fear of
32. Agoraphobia – Fear of open spaces
33. Xenophobia – fear of strangers
34. Acrophobia – fear of heights
35. Photophobia – fear of light
36. Claustrophobia – fear of closed in spaces
37. Chastise – to criticize severely
38. Cobbler – A person who makes or repairs shoes
39. Abstain – to freely choose not to commit an action
40. Bane – A burden, a chore
41. Genre – type or category
42. Conflict – the meeting of two opposing forces
43. Proficient – skillful, adept
44. Feral – wild
45. Nocturnal – of the night, active at night
46. Repudiate – to reject, to renounce
47. Quagmire – a bog, swamp, or bottomland
48. Protagonist – the main character in a story or
a play, the main supporter of an idea
49. Antagonist – goes against a main character or an idea.
50. Euphoric – a feeling of extreme happiness.
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