Vocab 1-9

confiscate

To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

Pseudonym

a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Principle

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning

tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Staple

a main or important element of something, especially of a diet

novice

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation

Rebel

a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.

Anthology

a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing

Defect

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack or abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one

Anarchy

a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority

Agile

able to move quickly and easily

Resilient

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Imminent

about to happen

Assimilate

absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture

Prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Atrocity

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Evoke

bring or recall to the conscious mind

grusome

causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

Validate

check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something).

corroborate

confirm or give support to

Tyranny

cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control

Fend

defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker

Bisect

divide into two parts

Disparate

essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison

Articulate

express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently

rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

Languish

fail to make progress or be successful

Succumb

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force

Foreboding

fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Compel

force or oblige (someone) to do something

Renounce

formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)

Luminous

full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

Concise

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive .

Persuasive

good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

Irascible

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

belligerent

hostile and aggressive

Simulate

imitate the appearance or character of

Gingerly

in a careful or cautious manner

despondent

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Consecutive

in unbroken or logical sequence

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Ornate

made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns

Obsolete

no longer produced or used; out of date

Benign

not harmful to the environment

Recur

occur again, periodically, or repeatedly.

Imperitive

of vital importance; crucial

proprietor

owner of a business

Feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently.

Universal

present everywhere

Lucrative

producing a great deal of profit

Abhor

regard with

Shackle

restrain; limit

Wrangle

round up, herd, or take charge of

Institute

set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry)

Depict

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form

audacious

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing an impudent lack of respect

perish

suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way.

Muster

summon up (a particular feeling, attitude, or response)

surmise

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Encompass

surround and have or hold within

Prediction

the action of predicting something.

embark

to begin a course of action

plagiarize

to steal and to use another's writings as one's own

Voracious

wanting or devouring great quantities of food

prevalent

widespread in a particular area at a particular time

Conscientious

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly

Ajar

(of a door or other opening) slightly open

Reverberate

(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.

Eccentric

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange

Spontaneous

(of a person) having an open, natural, and uninhibited manner.