English III Semester 2 Vocab All
munificent
(of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
loutish
(of a man or boy) uncouth and aggressive
emasculate
1- make (a person, idea, or piece of legislation) weaker or less effective 2- deprive a man of his male role or identity
impervious
1- not allowing water to pass through 2- unable to be affected by
clandestine
A small group of unhappy employees planned __________ meetings designed to discredit the boss and her friends.
hearten
After Victor had been in the hospital for ten days, we were all __________ed to hear that his condition started slowly to improve.
pariah
After it was revealed that Victor had stolen funds from the club, he was treated as a __________ amongst his peers.
epicure
After spending two semesters among the __________s in Manhattan, all Victor wanted when he got back home was a hot dog and some cole slaw.
felicity
After the honeymoon, Victor and Eleanor returned home and enjoyed domestic __________.
verdant
As the plane approached the shores of Ireland, I looked out the window at the fields of deep, __________ green.
baleful
Bill shot a __________ glance in her direction.
inveigh
Don't get too upset with them. It's a student's birthright to __________ against the administrations rules and policies.
sybarite
During our semester abroad, most of us spent our time learning languages and studying art, but Victor spent his entire semester as a __________, not bothering to study or learn one thing.
dissonant
During the discussion, Victor provided a __________ voice, which we did not want to hear, but which, in the final analysis, proved quite wise.
turpitude
Eleanor accused Victor of drug use, adultery, and all manner of moral __________.
embroil
Eleanor kept her mouth shut during the argument because she did not wish to __________ herself in such controversy.
extradite
Everyone felt strongly that Victor was guilty, but Greece refused to __________ him to Italy.
loutish
Everyone had had enough of his __________ behavior, and the whole restaurant spoke up to have him removed immediately.
acuity
He simply lacks the verbal __________ to describe the scene accurately.
probity
How dare you contradict the truth of what I say. Where do you get thenerve to question my __________?
saccharine
I usually just call my sister on her birthday because most of the sister birthday cards are corny and __________.
churlish
It seems __________ to complain, but I simply will not accept this situation.
maudlin
It's true that I prefer action movies to hard-hitting dramas, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a good cry at the end of an excessively __________ tearjerker.
espouse
Later, he turned his back on the policies he had espoused in his youth.
bane
Men left on base is the __________ of any baseball manager.
puissant
Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar, Metellus Cimber kneels before you with a humble heart.
pine
Now that I'm a grown adult with adult problems and responsibilities, I __________ for those joyous days of my carefree youth.
sepulcher
Pip stood in awe among the __________s of his ancestors in the cemetery.
kinetic
Running and dancing are __________ activities.
disoblige
She was a very powerful person, and one did not __________ her if one could help it.
didactic
Some see O'Flynn's most recent work as a __________ novel that sets out to expose social injustice.
inveigh
Speak or write about (something) with great hostility
commensurate
The boss promised me a salary __________ with my experience.
blithe
The children frolicked on the glen with __________ and carefree movements.
hoary
The clouds hung low and __________ in the sky.
amorphous
The jello mold was supposed to produce a fish shape, but instead it produced an __________ blob that wobbled all over the platter.
emasculate
The law in its original form was strong and tough, but all the amendments tended to __________ it and weaken its effectiveness.
fetter
The prisoner was brought into court in __________s. The ceremony was __________ed by tradition that weighed it down.
disaffected
The ruling party thwarted a military plot by __________ elements in the army.
solace
The starving hikers went from cabin to cabin seeking food and shelter but found no __________ among the selfish villagers.
pejorative
The way he referred to me as "son" made it clear to me that he meant it as a __________ term.
contiguous
There are forty-eight __________ states, which we refer to as the lower forty-eight. Hawaii and Alaska make fifty.
grovel
Two weeks after Victor broke Eleanor's heart, he returned to __________ at her feet and ask for her to take him back
browbeat
Under cross-examination the interrogators began to __________ the witness in hopes that she would decide not to testify
deference
Victor addressed her with the __________ due to age.
impervious
We all gave up and sat in the shade, but Victor continued to work,apparently __________ to the heat.
improvident
We all suffered because of the Governor's __________ and undisciplined behavior.
depravity
We knew Victor as a good and virtuous man, so we were surprised when he told us about his former life of wickedness and __________.
platitude
We thought Eleanor was a great thinker and minister, but when she addressed our church, she simply uttered pious __________s.
irascible
We thought we could convince him quickly, but he proved to be an __________ character who refused to budge.
morass
We went to Viet Nam to combat Communism but found ourselves in an ever worsening __________.
abstemious
We were afraid he would eat like a hog, but he proved to be __________ and well mannered.
levity
We were all feeling serious and somewhat depressed, when Victor brought some welcome __________ to the proceedings with his knock-knock jokes.
munificent
When Victor won the lottery, he made a __________ gift to his alma mater.
desecrate
When they bulldozed the cemetery to put up the new strip mall, they __________d over 300 graves.
sepulcher
a burial vault or a receptacle of sacred relics, especially in an altar
bane
a cause of great distress or annoyance
sybarite
a person devoted to pleasure and luxury
epicure
a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
platitude
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
grovel
act in a humble way to obtain someone's forgiveness or favor
espouse
adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
pariah
an outcast
morass
any difficult or perplexing situation 2- low-lying soggy ground
fetter
chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles
solace
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress; consolation
probity
complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness; trustworthiness
commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
disaffected
dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them
abstemious
eating and drinking in moderation
maudlin
effusively sentimental
pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval
blithe
filled with gaiety; cheerful; jolly
hoary
grayish white
verdant
green with grass or other rich vegetation
extradite
hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed
saccharine
having an excessively sweet attitude, tone, or character
puissant
having great power or influence
irascible
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
levity
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
felicity
intense happiness
browbeat
intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words
embroil
involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation
clandestine
kept secret or done secretively
dissonant
lacking harmony
hearten
make more cheerful or confident
depravity
moral corruption; wickedness
improvident
not having or showing foresight; thoughtless
kinetic
of, relating to, or resulting from motion
disoblige
offend (someone) by not acting in accordance with their wishes
churlish
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
contiguous
sharing an edge or boundary; touching
acuity
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
deference
submission or courteous yielding in the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another
baleful
threatening harm; menacing
pine
to suffer intense longing or yearning. Usually used with "for"
desecrate
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect
turpitude
wickedness
amorphous
without a clearly defined shape or form