vocab Flashcards
pioneer
one who is the first to discoveer or explore a new pace or methd
cirumnavigate
travel all the way around
phenomonon
marvel, wonder, hard to explain
precedent
a example to be followed, model
aloof
not friendly o forthcoming
panorama
a unbroken view surrounding an observer
enhance
intensify or increase. further improve quality, value, or extent of
assail
violent attack
excerpt
a short extract
plausible
seeming reasonable or probable
plunder
steal good from typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
exemplify
be a typical example of, represent, epitomize
assimilate
to take in and understand fully. comprehend
porous
having spaces or holes through with liquid or air can pass. absobent, leaky
articulate
having the ability to speak fluently and coherently. eloquent
excruciating
intensely painful. or torment someone physically or mentally
audacious
showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. or shown an imprudent lack of respect
preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense. utterly absurd or ridiculous
muse
be absorbed in thought or a person who is the source of inspiration
wrangle
dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated or round up, herd, or take charge of
muster
collect or assemble
stipend
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
dub
give an official name or nickname to someone or something OR making a copy of or remixing sounds in videos
doctrine
a belief or a set of beliefs held and taught by a group of people
disdain
the feeling someone or something unworthy of one’s or respect
mercenary
people or professional primarily concerned with making money at the expenses of ethics. Hired soldier/hired gun
vie
compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied
voracious
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
millennium
a period or anniversary of a thousand years
dispatch
send off to a destination for a purpose OR to deal quickly and efficiently
vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation aboutn something that may happen
deploy
move into position(often for military action)
liberal
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from ones own OR given, used or occurring in generous amount
sustenance
food or drink regarded as a source of strength. nourishment
deter
discourage somone from doing somethign by instilling doubt or fear of the conseqences
lucrative
producing a great deal of profit
decrepit
elderly and infirm
luminous
full of or shedding light; bright or shining especially in the dark
dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or specific group
dire
extremely serious or urgent
discern
perceive or recognize something
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret.
valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
deliberation
long and careful consideration or discussion OR slow and careful movement or thought.
subordinate
a person under the authority or control of another within an organization OR to treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.
anticlimactic
causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events.
instill
gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person’s mind.
surpass
exceed; be greater than.
susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. OR capable or admitting of
intervene
come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
swelter
to be uncomfortably hot
intricate
very complicated and detail
deplore
feel or express strong disapprove of something
convey
to transport or carry to some place
subside
become less intense, violent, or severe
contagious
likely to spread to and affect others
recursive
repetition
illogical
lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning
incumbent
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
implication
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
synthesize
combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
momentum
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
rhetoric
a language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience
queue
a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
waft
pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.
translucent
(of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.
sluggish
slow-moving or inactive.
flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
flustered
agitated or confused.
rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
confiscate
take or seize (someone’s property) with authority.
connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste.
barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
reception
the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted. OR a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event.
wallow
(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
wallow
(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
prestigious
inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.
virtuoso
a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
urbane
courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).
symposium
a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
upshot
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events.
trifling
unimportant or trivial.
tenable
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
stymie
prevent or hinder the progress of.
supplant
supersede and replace.
abeyance
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
abrogate
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.
arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
consiladate
make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
debunk
expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
decorum
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
defile
sully, mar, or spoil.
demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
discordant
disagreeing or incongruous.
immerse
involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
extol
praise enthusiastically.
innuendo
an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
interloper
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
holistic
characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole
antiquarian
relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.
