Vocab List 12

What does 'precarious' mean?

Dangerously unstable or uncertain.

What does 'murky' mean?

Dark or gloomy, especially due to thick mist or fog.

What does 'predominant' mean?

Having great influence or power.

What does 'unilateral' mean?

Involving only one side or party.

What does 'strident' mean?

Loud and harsh; grating.

What does 'remuneration' mean?

Payment for work or services.

What does 'insidious' mean?

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

What does 'effrontery' mean?

Shameless or impudent boldness.

What does 'precocious' mean?

Showing advanced development or maturity at a young age.

What does 'anachronism' mean?

Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.

What does 'frugal' mean?

Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

What does 'volatile' mean?

Tending to change rapidly and unpredictably.

What does 'procrastinate' mean?

To delay or postpone doing something.

What does 'simulate' mean?

To imitate or reproduce the appearance or characteristics of something.

What does 'exhibit' mean?

To publicly display or show.

What does 'enigma' mean?

A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

What does 'eulogy' mean?

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

What does 'propensity' mean?

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

What does 'cumbersome' mean?

Bulky, heavy, or difficult to carry or use.

What does 'fallible' mean?

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.