Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Vocab Definitions

#1
Debunk- prove something false
Imminent- about to happen
Affluent- wealthy
Routine- ordinary, normal
Benign- harmless
Enlighten- to tech something new
Malevolent- evil
Inquire- to ask
#2
Perplexing- confusing
Resilient- tough/ determined
Amend- to fix/ to change
Fickle- indecisive
Benevolent- good
Desist- stop doing something
Listless- tired/ lazy
Lackluster- not impressive
#3
Dwindle- to reduce in number or amount
Subtle- not obvious
Gullible- willing to believe anything
Erratic- unpredictable
Condescending- conceited/ talking down to someone
Aspire- to seek
Pristine- untouched/ in perfect condition
Nettle- to annoy or bother
#4
Hapless- unlucky
Scrutinize- to look closely at
Domicile- home
Clarify- to explain more clearly
Asinine- stupid/ idiotic
Infer- to figure out without being told
Eloquent- well spoken
Strife- conflict
#5
Plaintive- very sad
Flaunt- to show something off
Distraught- emotionally upset
Queue- a line of people or things
Accrue- to gain over time
Relentless- never stopping
Leery- untrusting
Crass- rude/ vulgar/ bad manners
#6
Inevitable- going to happen no matter what
Phobia- a strong fear
Seclude- to hide away from others
Rebuke- criticize publically
Notorious- famous for something bad
Fluctuate- to change often
Candid- honest/ sincere
Sophomoric- immature
#7
Inhibit- slow or stop something from happening
Aberrant- unusual/ unexpected
Loathe- to hate
Prowess- exceptional skill or ability
Incoherent- unable to be understood
Epitaph- a head stone or what’s written there
Elaborate- (n) to add more detail (A) having many details/steps

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