Vocab Words #13 Flashcards
Fruition
The state at which a plan is realized
His dream of owning his own restaurant came into fruition when he visited the restaurant.
Zeal
Great energy to pursuit of a cause
Because I am so interested in social justice, I have a great zeal when discussing laws.
Facade
The way of behaving that gives people a false sense of your true feelings
After she failed the test, she put up a facade because she didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her.
Vilify
To speak/write about in a negative manner
Perez Hilton vilifies a lot of celebrities while he writes about them in his blog.
Vivacious
Attractively lively and animated
He first noticed how vivacious she was because her personality shined.
Diaspora
A group of people who migrate out of a place they have lived for a long time
The Jews are an example of a diaspora because they were exiled.
Romanticize
To describe in an unrealistic fashion
In John Green’s book, the Fault in our Stars, he romanticizes cancer because the relationship the main character enters is super unrealistic.
Vociferously
Expressing in a loud manner
The rude customer acted vociferously because he did not get what he wanted.
Impassively
No emotion
He acted impassively because he found it hard to let people in.
Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings about something
He was very ambivalent towards Jaimie because she has split personality disorder.
