English III Vocab 10
reprobate
Definition: a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person; scoundrel; corrupt or unprincipled; to disapprove of condemn Example: To deny
bedlam
Definition: a state or scene of uproar and confusion Example: Is this the same band that caused mob scences and virtual bedlam on the first tour.
bedlam
Definition: a state or scene of uproar and confusion Example: My bookcase is so unorganized that I can't find anything.
bedlam
Definition: a state or scene of uproar and confusion Example: Pandemonium, commotion
invective
Definition: a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj) abusive, vituperative Example: Abuse, vituperation
invective
Definition: a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj) abusive, vituperative Example: Verbally abusive, cursing, &&$@@$&!
fortuitous
Definition: accidental, occurring by happy chance Example: I met my husband purely by chance, not knowing his sister was one of my good friends at college.
fortuitous
Definition: accidental, occurring by happy chance Example: Not meant to happen, extremely lucky
fortuitous
Definition: accidental, occurring by happy chance Example: Unintentional, unplanned
equanimity
Definition: calmness, composure, refusal to panic Example: The waves had a equanimity face
equanimity
Definition: calmness, composure, refusal to panic Example: Tranquility
sedentary
Definition: characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Example: Loitering, stationary
sedentary
Definition: characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Example: Static, stationary
efficacious
Definition: effective, producing results Example: After analyzing the data, we concluded that using computers in the classroom did not waste time.
efficacious
Definition: effective, producing results Example: Effecient
efficacious
Definition: effective, producing results Example: Effectual, efficient, powerful
recondite
Definition: exceeding ordinary knowledge and understandindg Example: Arcane,abstruce
recondite
Definition: exceeding ordinary knowledge and understandindg Example: Muy inteligente
munificent
Definition: extremely generous, lavish Example: Bounteous, lavish
gratuitous
Definition: freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Example: Voluntary
gratuitous
Definition: freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Example: Voluntary, unjustified
covert
Definition: not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed; hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded Example: He dressed in black to spy on the neighbors.
covert
Definition: not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed; hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded Example: Incognito
covert
Definition: not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed; hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded Example: Napoleon was an expert at making covert preparations to attack unsuspecting opponents
imperious
Definition: overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Example: Dominant, no one can control you
imperious
Definition: overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Example: He is very imperious.
debonair
Definition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Example: He had a debonair smile.
debonair
Definition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Example: Polite
debonair
Definition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Example: The smartly dressed man made quite the impression on the young ladies.
motley
Definition: showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; a jester's costume; a jester Example: Diverse, an idiot
motley
Definition: showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; a jester's costume; a jester Example: He has a many motley attributes.
motley
Definition: showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; a jester's costume; a jester Example: That class is truly a motley crew!
provocative
Definition: tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating or annoying Example: Arousing
provocative
Definition: tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating or annoying Example: Arousing, vexting
annotation
Definition: the act of annotating; a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work Example: Laurence Sternes's novel Tristram Shandy has almost as many annotations as lines of text.
annotation
Definition: the act of annotating; a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work Example: To change or give opinion and annotate
gist
Definition: the essential part, main point, or essence Example: Do you get the gist of it?
gist
Definition: the essential part, main point, or essence Example: Main event
gist
Definition: the essential part, main point, or essence Example: The main idea
accrue
Definition: to accumulate over a period of time; to happen as a natural result Example: Look at that loot in the safe! We're rich!
accrue
Definition: to accumulate over a period of time; to happen as a natural result Example: To collect over an extended amount of time, something that was meant to be
accrue
Definition: to accumulate over a period of time; to happen as a natural result Example: we allowed the interest to accrue on the account
procrastinate
Definition: to delay; put off until later Example: He is always procrastinating
procrastinate
Definition: to delay; put off until later Example: offtracked
dun
Definition: to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n) a creditor; (adj)dark, dull, drab, dingy Example: Look at my lovely new horse! It may not be the flashiest of colors, but the confirmation is perfect!
dun
Definition: to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n) a creditor; (adj)dark, dull, drab, dingy Example: Wanting something quickly mainly referring to debt