Sunday, September 29, 2013

vocabulary definitions



#1
Debunk (Prove something false)
Imminent (about to happen)
Affluent (wealthy)
Routine(ordinary, normal)
Benign (harmless)
Enlighten (to teach something new)
Malevolent (evil)
Inquire (to ask)
#2
Perplexing (confusing)
Resilient (tough/determined)
Amend (to fix/to change)
Fickle (indecisive)
Benevolent (good)
Desist (stop doing something)
Listless (tired/lazy)
Lackluster (not impressive)
#3
Dwindle (to reduce in number or amount)
Subtle (not obvious)
Gullible (willing to believe anything)
Erratic (unpredictable)
Condescending (conceited/talking down to someone)
Aspire (to seek to become or achieve)
Pristine (untouched/in perfect condition)
Nettle (to annoy or bother)
#4
Hapless (unlucky)
Scrutinize (To look closely)
Domicile (home)
Clarify (to explain more clearly)
Asinine (stupid/idiotic)
Infer (to figure out without being told)
Eloquent (well-spoken)
Strife (conflict)
#5
Plaintive (Very sad)
Flaunt (to show something off)
Distraught (emotionally upset)
Queue (a line of people or things)
Accrue (to gather over time)
Relentless (never stopping)
Leery (untrusting)
Crass (rude/vulgar/having bad manners)
#6
Inevitable (going to happen no matter what)
Phobia (a strong fear)
Seclude(to hide away from others)
Rebuke (to criticize publically)
Notorious(famous for something bad)
Fluctuate (to change often)
Candid (honest/sincere)
Sophomoric (immature)


#7
Inhibit (to slow or stop something from happening)
Aberrant (unusual/unexpected)
Loathe (to hate)
Prowess (exceptional skill or ability)
Incoherent (unable to be understood)
Epitaph (a headstone (or what’s written there))
Elaborate (to add more detail)(having many details)
Countenance (face/facial expression)

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