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vocab 1-12 level f continued

Terms

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perfidy
faithlessness, treachery
punctillious
very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety
foist
to impose by fraud, to pass off as worthy or genuine, to bring about by stealth, dishonesty or coercion
heinous
very wicked, offensive, hateful
avarice
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
filch
to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts
covert
hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret, sheltered, secluded, sheltered place, a hiding place
infer
to find out by reasoning, to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought
heresy
an opinon different from accepted belief, the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred
gauche
awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy
demagogue
a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain favor
sedentary
characterized by or calling for continued sitting, remaining in one place
dissension
disagreement, sharp difference of opinion
desecrate
to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently, to contaminate, pollute
repudiate
to disown, reject, or deny the validity of
contingent
likely but not certain to happen, possible, dependent on uncertain events or conditions, happening by chance
reverberate
to re-echo, resound, to reflect or be reflected
surreptitious
stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation, made or accomplished by fraud
cadaverous
pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
austere
severe or stern in manner, without adornment or luxury, simple, plain, harsh or sour in flavor
accrue
to grow or accumulate over time, to happen as a natural result
gossamer
thin light, delicate, substantial,
beneficent
performing acts of kindness or charity, conferring benefits, doing good
corpulent
fat, having a large, bulky body
sangfroid
composure or coolness especially under trying circumstances
straitlaced
extremely strict in regard to moral standars and conduct
culpable
deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
enhance
to raise to a higher degree, to increase the value or desirablitly of
redundant
extra, excess, more than is needed, wordy, repetitive, profuse, lush
perceptive
having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation
dispassionate
impartial, claim, free from emotion
bizarre
extremely strange, unusual, atypical
bovine
resembling a cow or ox, sluggish, unresponsive
reprove
to find fault with, scold, rebuke
caveat
a warning or caution to prevent misunderstandings or discourage behavior
cajole
to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice, to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
satiate
to satisfy completely, to fill to excess, full, satisfied
flout
to mock, treat with contempt
procrastinate
to delay, put off until later
sanctimonious
making a show of virtue or righteousness, hypocritically moralistic of pious, self-righteous, canting, holier-than-you
transmute
to change from one nature, substance, or form to another
ostentatious
marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy
dun
to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt, creditor, dark, dull, drab, dingy
megalomania
a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, et. far in excesss of reality
impugn
to call into question, to attack as false
disabuse
to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
wheedle
to use coaxing or flattering to gain some desired end
blazon
to adorn or embellish, to display conspicuously, to publish or proclaim widely
abstemious
moderate, sparing, characterized by abstinence and self-discipline
intemperate
immoderate, lacking in self-control, inclement
scintillating
sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant
sedulous
persistent, showing industry and determination
recondite
exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
consternation
dismay, confusion
grandiose
grand in an impressive or stately way, marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
inculcate
to impress on the mind by repition, teach persistentl and earnestly
salutary
beneficial, helpful, healthful, wholesome
contrive
to plan with ingenuity, invent, to bring abou as the result of a scheme or plan
anathema
an object of intense dislike, a curese or strong denunciation
imperious
overbearing, arrogant, seeking to dominate, pressing, compelling
paraphrase
to restate in other words, statement that presents a given idea in a new language
enthrall
to capitivate, charm, hold spellbound, to enslave, to imprison
motely
showing great variety, composed of different elements or many colors, a jester's costume, a jester
nebulous
cloudlike, resembling a cloud, cloudy in color, not transparent, vague, confused,instinct
squeamish
inclined to nausea, easily shocked or upset, excessively fastidious or refined
discursive
passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic
gauntlet
an armored or protective glove, a challenge, two lines of men armed with weapons in which to bet a pesron forced to run between them, an ordeal
subservient
subordnate in capacity or role, submissely obedient, serving to promote some end
deleterious
harmful, injurious
acrimonious
stringing, bitter in temper or tone
sinecure
a position requiring little or no work, an easy job
fractious
tending to be troublesome, unruly, quarrelsome, contrary, unpredictable
redoubtable
inspiring fear or awe, illustrious, eminent
disavow
to deny responsibility for or connection with
aggrandize
to increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to build up or intensify, to make appear greater
expurgate
to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text, to cleansure, purify
scathing
bitterly severe, withering, causing great harm
gratuitous
freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
unwieldy
not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity
incisive
sharp, keen, penetrating,
novice
one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience
pillage
to rob of goods by open force, plunder, the act of looting, booty
continguous
side by side, touching, near, adjacent in time
disconcert
to confuse, to disturb the composure of
mitigate
to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
prate
to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
prosaic
dull, lacking in distinction and originality, matter-of-fact, straightforward, characteristic of prose, not poetic
susceptible
open to, easily influenced, lacking in resistance
salient
leaping, jumping, or springing forth, prominent, standing out, conspicuous, projection or bulge, a land form that prkects upward or outward
caricature
a representation in which the subjects characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated
evanescent
vanishing, soon passing away, light and airy
florid
highly colored, reddish, excessively ornate, showy
tenuous
thin, slender, not dense, lacking clarity or sharpness, of slight importance or significance, lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
hypothetical
based on an assumption or guess, used as a provisional or tentative idea to guide or direct investigation
vapid
dull, uninterested, tiresome, lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force
scourge
to whip, punish severly, a cause of affliction or suffering, a source of severe punishment or critcism
sepulchral
funereal, typical of the tomb, extremely gloomy
anomalous
abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
aura
that which surrounds, a distinctive air of personal quality
implicit
implied or understood though unexpressed, without doubts or reservations, unquestioning, potentially contained
corroborate
to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify
irrevocable
incapable of being changed or called back
crass
coarse, unfeeling, stupid
querulous
peevish, complaining, fretful
autonomy
self-government, politcal control
fortuitous
accidental, occuring by happy chance
extricate
to free from entanglements or difficulties
infraction
a breaking of a law or obligation
denizen
an inhabitant, resident, one who frequents a place
paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
contraband
illegal traffic, smuggled goods, illegal prohibited
specious
deceptive, apparently good or valid but lacking real merit
irresolute
unable to make up ones mind, hesitating
concoct
to prepare by combining ingredients, make up,to devise, invent, fabricate
seditious
resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
proclivity
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency
pernicious
extremely harmful, deadly, fatal
ennui
weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
winsome
charming, attractive, pleasing
transgress
to go beyond a limit or boundary, to sin, violate a law
absolve
to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt
adulation
praise or flattery that is excessive
stalwart
strong and sturdy, brave, resolute, a brave or strong person, a strong supporter, one who takes an uncompromising position
vicarious
performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
erudite
scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic
equanamity
calmness, composure, refusal to panic
ignoble
mean, low base
disseminate
to scatter or spread widely
debase
to lower in character, quality, or value, to degrade, adulterate, to cause to deteriorate
fetter
a chain or shackle placed on the feet, to chain or shackle, to render helplessly or impotent
vulnerable
open to attack, capable of being wounded or damaged, unprotected
brusque
abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
sleazy
thin or flimsy in texture, cheap, shoddy or inferior in quality or character, ethically low, mean, or disreputable
amorphous
shapeless, without definite form, of no particular type or character
politic
prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed, artful. expedient
aspersion
a damaging or derogatory statement, the act of slandering or defaming
amnesty
a general pardon for an offense against a government in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
immutable
not subject to change, constant
insular
relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island, narrow or isolated in outlook or experience
relegate
to place in a lower position, to assing, refer, turn over, to banish
munificent
extremely generous, lavish
abate
to make less in amount, degree, to subside, become less, to nullify, to deduct, omit
propensity
a natural inclination or predilection toward
insurgent
one who rebels or rises against authority, rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority
invective
a strong denunciation or condemnation, abusive language, abusive, vituperative
sear
to make or become dry and withered, to char or scorch the surface of, to harden or make unfeeling, to parch, dessicate,singe
equivocate
to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation, to be deliberately vague or amiguous
inscrutable
incapable of being understood, impossible to see through physically
transient
lasting only a short time, fleeing, one who stays only a short time
scurrilous
coarsely abusive, vulgar or low especially in language, foul-mouthed
reprobate
a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel, wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled, to disapprove of, condemn
dowdy
poorly dressed, shabby, lacking smartness and good taste
restitution
the act of restorying someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position
palpable
capable of being touched or felt, easily seen, heard or recognized
equitable
fair, just, embodying principles of justice
precept
a rule of conduct or action
gist
the essential part, main point or essence
provocative
tending to produce a strong feeling or response, arousing desire or appetite, irritating, annoying
axiomatic
self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule
vitriolic
bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting
odium
harted, contempt, disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
bedlam
a state or scene of uproar and confusion
cupidity
an eager desire for something, greed
debonair
pleasant, courteous, lighthearted, smooth, and polished in manner and appearance
astute
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
resilient
able to return to an original shape or form, able to recover quickly
affable
courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to
dissipate
to cause to disappear, to scatter, dispel, to spend foolishly, squander, to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure
extentuate
to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses
annotation
a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
inconsequental
trifling, unimportant
soporific
tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy
egregious
conspicuous, standing out from the mass
remonstrate
to argue or plead with someone against someting, protest against
efficacious
effective, producing results
castigate
to punish severly, to criticize severely
dilatory
tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt, intended to delay or postpone
clangor
a loud, ringing sound. to make a loud ringing soun

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