Thursday, September 26, 2013

Vocabulary

Vocabulary #1
Debunk (v): prove something false
-s, -ing, -ing
Imminent (a): about to happen
-ly (adv)
Affluent (a): wealthy
-ly (adv)
Routine (a): ordinary, normal
Benign (a): harmless
Malevolent (a): evil
-ly (adv)
Enlighten (v): to teach something new
-s, -ed, -ing
Inquiry (v): to ask
inquiry (n)
-s, -ed, -ing

Vocabulary #2
Perplexing (a): confusing
-ly (adv)
Resilient (a): tough; determined
-cy (n)
Amend (v): to fix or change
-s, -ed, -ing
Fickle (a): indecisive
Benevolent (a): good
-ce (n)
Desist (v): stop doing something
-s, -ed, -ing
Listless (a): tired, lazy
-ly (adv)
Lackluster (a): not impressive

Vocabulary #3
Dwindled (v): to reduce in number
-s, -ed, -ing
Subtle (a): not obvious
-ly (adv)
Gullible (a): willing to believe in anything
-ly (adv)
Erratic (a): unpredictable
-ly (adv)
Condescending (a): conceited; talking                    
 -ly (adv)                down to someone
Aspire (v): to seek, to become, or achieve
-s, -ed, -ing
Pristine (a): untouched; perfect condition
-ly (adv)
Nettle (v): to annoy/ bother
-s, -ed, -ing

Vocabulary #4
Hapless (a): unlucky
-ly (adv)
Scrutinize (v): to look closely
-s, -ed, -ing
Domicile (n): home
Clarify (v): to explain more clearly
-ies, -ied, -ing
Asinine (a): stupid/ idiotic
Infer (v): to figure out with out being told
-s, -ring, -red
inference (n)
Eloquent (a): well spoken
-ly (adv)
Strife (n): conflict

Vocabulary #5
Plaintive (a): very
-ly (adv)
Flaunt (v): to show something off
Distraught (a): emotionally upset
-ly (adv)
Queue (n): a line of people or things
Accrue (v): to gain
-s, -ed, -ing
Relentless (a): never stopping
-ly (adv)
Leery (a): entrusting
-ily (adv)
Crass (a): rude/vulgar/ bad manners
-ly (adv)

Vocabulary #6
Inevitable (a): going to happen no matter what
Phobia (n): a strong fear
Seclude (v): to hide away from others
-ion (n)
Rebuke (v): to criticize publicly
-s, -ed, -ing
Notorious (a): famous for something bad
-ly (adv)
Fluctuate (v): to change often
-s, -ing, -ed
Candid (a): honest/ sincere
Sophomoric (a): immature (soft-
                            knowledge/ more-
                            idiotic)

Vocabulary #7
Inhibit (v): to slow or stop something
-s, -ted, -ting
Aberrant (a): unusual/ unexpected
-ly (adv)
Loathe (v): to hate
-d, -ing, -s
Prowess (n): exceptional skill or ability
Incoherent (a): unable to be understood
-ly, (adv)
Epitaph (n): a head stone or a what written there
Elaborate (a): having many details or steps
Countenance (n): face/ Facial expression

Vocabulary #8
Malignant (a): harmful
-ly (adv)
Ornery (a): irritable/ cranky
Indolent (a): lazy
Belittle : to insult or put down
Jeopardize (v): to put on danger
Demise (n): downfall or death
Awry (n): not according to plan
Frugal (a): cheap

Vocabulary #9
Savory (a): delicious
Entice (v): to tempt 
Tactless (a): insensitive
-ly (adv)
Integrity (n): self-worth/ self-respect
Compensate (v): to pay for service
Aloof (a): disinterested/ space-out
Goad (v): to taunt
Cohort   : friend

Vocabulary #10
Bemoan (v): complain about
Pensive (n): deep in thought
-ly (adv)
Devoid (a): entirely without
Melancholy (a): sad
Mollify (v): to calm someone
-ied, -ying, -ies
Memento (v); to keepsake or souvenir
Illicit (a): illegal
-ly (adv)
Ascend (v): to climb or go up

Vocabulary #11
Perturb (v): to upset
Ludicrous (a): ridiculous
Cordial (a): polite/ friendly
Predicament: a tough situation

Vocabulary #12
Salutation (n): a greeting
Atypical (a): not normal
Gloat (v): to brag/ to show off
-s, -ing, -ed
Rampant (a): everywhere
-ly (adv)
Careen (v): to move unsteady and quickly
Ogle (v): to look at someone (creeper)
Incessant: not stopping, annoying

Vocabulary #13
Cacophony (n):
Dismal (a):
Peruse (v):
Concur (v):
Faction (n):
Forthright (a):
Irate (a):
Loquacious (a):





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