division, reconciliation and expansion vocab

ramification

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome (n)

degenerate

an immoral or corrupt person (n)

stupefied

astonished or shocked (adj)

ornery

bad- tempered or combative; stubborn (adj)

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall (adj)

dubious

doubtful- hesitating or uncertain about; not to be relied upon; suspect (adj)

interminable

endless; often used in hyperbole (adj)

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate; burning or glowing (adj)

garrulous

excessively talkative (adj)

tumultuous

excited, confused, or disorderly (adj)

maniacal

exhibiting extremely wild or violent behavior or obsessive enthusiasm (adj)

protrude

extend beyond or above a surface (v)

eminence

fame or superiority, especially in a particular field or profession (n)

Wistful

having feelings of regretful longing for something (adj)

prodigious

impressively great in size; unnatural or abnormal (adj)

peremptory

insisting on immediate attention or obedience in a brusque matter (adj)

transient

lasting for only a short time; impermanent (adj)

somber

oppressively solemn or serious in mood; dark or dull in color or tone (adj)

disdainful

showing contempt or lack or respect (adj)

ascend

to move up or climb (v)

presage

(n)- a sign or warning that something bad will happen; an omen or portent (v)- to signal or warning that something usually bad will happen

repose

(n)- a state of rest, tranquility (v)- to rest or recline

importunity

(n)- persistence to the point of annoyance (v)- to harass someone to do something

undulation

the action of moving slowly up and down; smoothly rising or falling (n)

Flotsam

wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on the sea; people to things regarded as worthless (n)