End of Year Vocabulary Flashcards
Insolent
Boldly rude or disrespectful
Futile
Incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
Immaculate
Free from spot or stain; spotlessly clean
Obstinate
Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose, opinion
Infuriate
To make furious; enrage
Perilous
Involving or full of grave risk
Apprehensive
Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Vehement
Emotionally
Indignant
Feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
Ominous
Portending evil or harm
Inquisitive
Given to inquiry, research, or asking questions
Acquiesce
To assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent:
Exultant
Exulting; highly elated; jubilant; triumphant.
Perfunctory
Lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm
Retribution
Something given or inflicted in such requital.
Abscond
To depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution
Morose
Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
Characterized by or expressing gloom.
Component
A constituent part; element; ingredient.
Sanctity
Holiness, saintliness, or godliness.
Sacred or hallowed character
Incessant
Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
Procrastinate
To defer action; delay
Macabre
Gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible
Tumultuous
Disturbance or uproar
Banal
Devoid of freshness or originality
Poignant
Affecting or moving the emotions
Persecution
The act of persecuting
Substantial
Of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc
Commendable
Worthy of praise
