Vocab Flashcards
Indigenous
Belonging to a particular region or country
Assuage
To lessen or to calm
Onslaught
A violent attack
Erratic
Irregular
Persevere
To carry on in spite of difficulties
Contentious
Always ready to argue or fight
Disapprobation
Disapproval
Auspicious
Favorable
Benign
Kind and gentle
Edification
Education; instruction
Prowess
Superior ability or skill
Malignant
Dangerous; evil
Vigil
A watch
Unfathomable
Something that can not be understood
Aberrations
A deviation, or moving away from, something that is normal
Caricatures
A representation of a person where certain features of that person are exaggerated or distorted
Compensation
To pay for something or to make up for something
Ingenious
Simple;innocent
Provocation
To excite some sort of feeling; often anger or irritation
Inconspicuous
To not attract attention
Degradation
A state of low honor or moral
Umbrage
Offense
Reconnaissance
Examination
Indignantly
Angrily
Infallible
Never wrong
Ominous
Threatening; sinister
Stifle
Hold back; suppress
Venerable
Impressive on account of age or historic associations
Acquiescence
Agreement without protest
Aggregation
Group; gathering
Formidable
Impressive
Elucidate
Explain
Congenital
A condition that is in existence at birth
Prosperity
Good fortune; wealth
Acrimonious
Sarcastic; bitter; nasty
Strenuous
Work or labor that requires a lot of energy and stamina
Perpetual
Everlasting; continuous
Volition
The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing
Discreet
Carefully phrased; cautious
Temerity
Foolish or rash boldness
Acquit
Clear of a charge; find not guilty
Exhilarated
Cheerful, merry
Cynical
Someone who often belittles or makes fun of someone else
Vehement
Full of emotion and strong feeling
Infantile
Childish
Impertinence
Disrespect
Squalor
Filth
Remorse
A feeling of regret and guilt
Recluse
Someone who stays away from society and the company of others
Spurious
Outwardly resembles something but does not have the genuine qualities of that thing
Notoriety
Fame
Florid
Very flowery in style; elegant
Nondescript
Dull; with no special or interesting qualities
Carcass
Body
Eccentricities
Odd behavior
Repertoire
Accomplishments; skills
Irascible
Angry
Staccato
Distinct; sharp and crisp
Reprimand
Scold
Blandly
Smoothly; without excitement