Vocab (List 1 - Final List) Flashcards
Allocation
(Noun)
The action or process of (allocating) distributing something
Ascetic
(Adjective)
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence (usually for religious reasons)
Beguile
(Verb)
To charm or enchant someone (typically in a deceptive manner)
Crass
(Adjective)
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Defray
(Verb)
To provide money to pay (cost or expense)
Dint
(Noun)
An impression or hollow in a surface
Enjoin
(Verb)
Instruct or urgent (someone) to do something
Envoy
(Noun)
Messenger or representative delivering a message (usually of diplomatic reasoning)
Interloper
(Noun)
A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted (or don’t belong)
Vicarious
(Adjective)
Experienced or imagined through the actions or feelings of another person
Admonish
(Verb)
Warn or reprimand someone firmly
Akimbo
(Adverb)
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards
Lassitude
(Noun)
A state of physical or mental weariness (lack of energy)
Licentious
(Adjective)
Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Muse
(Noun)
A person (usually a woman) who inspires another creatively or artistically (based off of the Greek 9 muses–symbolized art and science)
(Verb)
To consider something thoughtfully
Pecuniary
(Adjective)
Relating to or consisting of money
Plight
(Noun)
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise strenuous/unfortunate situation
Presumptuous
(Adjective)
Failing to observe the limits of what is observed to be permitted or appropriate
Subversive
(Adjective)
Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution
(Subvert - Undermine the power of authority of (typically established institution)
Vacuous
(Adjective)
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence (mindless)
Avocation
(Noun)
A hobby or minor occupation
Capricious
(Adjective)
Given to sudden and/or unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Disparity
(Noun)
A difference in level of treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair
Epistle
(Noun)
A letter (like a hand-written letter)
Efficacy
(Noun)
The ability to produce a desired or intended result
Hospice
(Noun)
A home providing care for the sick or terminally ill
Impetus
(Noun)
The force or energy with which a body moves
Moribund
(Adjective)
(of a person) at the point of death
Reticent
(Adjective)
Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily
Vacillate
(Verb)
Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions (be indecisive)
Akin
(Adjective)
Of similar nature or character
Corroborate
(Verb)
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
Inexorable
(Adjective)
Impossible to prevent or stop
Insipid
(Adjective)
Lacking flavor
Nefarious
(Adjective)
(Typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
Retinue
(Noun)
A group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person
Physiognomy
(Noun)
A person’s physical features that correlate to their character traits or ethnic origin
Tedium
(Noun)
The state of being tedious
Suppliant
(Noun)
A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
Torrid
(Adjective)
Very hot and dry
Affront
(Noun)
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense
Blasé
(Adjective)
Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before
Choleric
(Adjective)
Bad-tempered or irritable
Cajole
(Verb)
Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Encumber
(Verb)
Burden or restrict (someone or something) in such a way that action or free movement is difficult
Feckless
(Adjective)
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Impasse
(Noun)
A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
Indolent
(Adjective)
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
Lugubrious
(Adjective)
Looking or sounding sad and dismal
Ribald
(Adjective)
Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irrelevant way
