Thursday, September 26, 2013

Vocab Definitions 1-11

#1
Debunk (Prove something false)
Imminent (about to happen)
Affluent (wealthy)
Routine(ordinary, normal)
Benign (harmless)
Enlighten (to teach something new)
Malevolent (evil)
Inquire (to ask)

#2
Perplexing (confusing)
Resilient (tough/determined)
Amend (to fix/to change)
Fickle (indecisive)
Benevolent (good)
Desist (stop doing something)
Listless (tired/lazy)
Lackluster (not impressive)

#3
Dwindle (to reduce in number or amount)
Subtle (not obvious)
Gullible (willing to believe anything)
Erratic (unpredictable)
Condescending (conceited/talking down to someone)
Aspire (to seek to become or achieve)
Pristine (untouched/in perfect condition)
Nettle (to annoy or bother)

#4
Hapless (unlucky)
Scrutinize (To look closely)
Domicile (home)
Clarify (to explain more clearly)
Asinine (stupid/idiotic)
Infer (to figure out without being told)
Eloquent (well-spoken)
Strife (conflict)

#5
Plaintive (Very sad)
Flaunt (to show something off)
Distraught (emotionally upset)
Queue (a line of people or things)
Accrue (to gather over time)
Relentless (never stopping)
Leery (untrusting)
Crass (rude/vulgar/having bad manners)

#6
Inevitable (going to happen no matter what)
Phobia (strong fear)
Seclude (to hide away from others)
Rebuke (to criticize publicly)
Notorious (famous for something bad)
Fluctuate (to change often)
Candid (honest/sincere)
Sophomoric (immature)

#7 
Inhibit (slow or stop something from happening)
Aberrant (unusual/unexpected)
Loathe (to hate)
Prowess (exceptional skill or ability) 
Incoherent (unable to be understood)
Epitaph (what's written on a tombstone)
Elaborate (add more detail/has many details or steps)
Countenance (face/facial expression)

#8
Malignant (harmful)
Ornery (irritated/cranky)
Indolent (lazy)
Belittle (to insult or put down)
Jeopardize (to put in danger)
Demise (downfall/death)
Awry (not according to plan)
Frugal (cheap)

#9
Savory (delicious)
Entice (to tempt)
Tactless (insensitive)
Integrity (self respect)
Compensate (pay for service)
Aloof (disinterested)
Goad (to taunt)
Cohort (friend) 

#10
Bemoan (complain about)
Pensive (think deeply)
Devoid (entirely without)
Melancholy (sad/emo)
Mollify (to calm someone)
Memento (keep sake/ souvenir)
Illicit (illegal)
Ascend (to climb)

#11
Perturb (to upset)
Ludicrous (ridiculous)
Cordial (polite/friendly)
Predicament (tough situation)
Descend (to move downward)
Demure (shy)
Repugnant (awful/sickening)
Ponder (to think about)



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