Vocabulary 3

Lament= wail Alienate: estrange Brim: Border Furtive: secret, stealthy Veer: turn, diverge Stifle: suffocate Belief: conviction Inert: still passive Confiscate: take away appropriate Caprice: whim Concur: acquiesce Dispel: Scatter Discretion: prudence, carefulness Emancipate: liberate Efface: obliterate, wipe out Hover: linger Instigate: initiate, incite Censure =criticism Terse=abrupt, short, concise Cite=quote, name, mention Effusive= overenthusiastic Irradiate =radiate (darken) Nascent= emerging, Budding. Generic= general (Specific) Anomaly= abnormality, glitch. Hamper=get in the way, stop Objective= purpose Raucous= harsh, rasping. Voracious= greedy, hungry. Augment=boost up, support Precarious= unstable, uncertain (stable.) Alacrity =cheerful eagerness. Derogator=absurd remarks Expedient=suitable Assuage=to soothe, pacify. Compliance=obedient Diffident =timid, lacking in self confidence Plaintive= lamenting. Sorrow &sadness. Insinuate = hint. Intimate. Misdemeanor=misdeed Exonerate=to free from blame. Gregarious=fond of company Anathematize = curse (bless) Sonorous=resonant

Decollate=low necked Restiveness=restless Plagiarize= steal another ideas and pass them Retrograde=nostalgic Sacrosanct=sacred Debilitate=weaken Divulge=to show, reveal

Indigenous=native Erroneous=mistaken Cogent=convincing Taciturn=silent, reserved Hapless=unlucky Inundate=flood, overwhelm Revile=insult, abuse Ignominious=humiliating

ACUMEN a. exactness b. potential c. shrewdness d. bluntness e. None of these BEHEST

MORTIFY a. make a cavity b. displease c. humiliate d. relapse e. murder

ABODE

ADAGE

POTENTIAL a. latent b. hysterical c. conventional d. symmetrical e. conscientious

a. behavior b. hold down c. hold up d. relieve e. condemn

a. advice b. proverb c. enlargement d. advantage e. usage

a. clay b. obstacle c. dwelling d. bind e. to beguile

DISCRETION a. prudence b. consistency c. precipice d. disturbance e. distemper

TO DISPEL a. to dissipate b. to dissent c. to distort d. to disfigure e. to dissect

EXTRICATE a. terminate b. isolate c. liberate d. simplify e. frustrate

ORDAIN

a. arrange b. command c. contribute d. establish e. control

ERRATIC a. unromantic b. free c. popular d. steady e. unknown

DISPARITY a. inequality b. impartiality c. unfairness d. twist e. None of these

a. ornate b. thriving c. artistic d. elegant e. None of these

TO MERIT a. to embrace b. to devote c. to deserve d. to combine e. to display

TO CONFISCATE a. to harass b. to repulse c. to console d. to appropriate e. to congregate

PENITENCE a. liking b. insightful c. attractive d. penetrable e. compunction

RAPT

PIOUS

WHET

TO HEAP a. to pile b. to forbid c. to proceed d. to share e. to stoop

LETHARGY a. reminiscence b. category c. fallacy d. unanimity e. stupor

CAJOLE

CARGO

FLORID

a. stimulate b. humorous c. inculate d. dampen e. None of these

INCENTIVE a. reflex b. amplitude c. inflection d. provocation e. escutcheon

a. lively b. concealed c. engrossed d. prototype e. None of these

a. coax b. motivate c. profound d. mollify

a. historic b. devout c. multiple d. fortunate e. authoritative

a. cabbage b. camel c. lance d. freight

e. flax e. evade LATITUDE a. scope b. segment c. globule d. legislature e. lamentation

Abysmal acronym admonish Circumspect Conciliation Connotation

covert

Covetous

Deprecate

Diligence

OVULATE a. penury b. immunize c. fertilize d. reproduce e. incisions

Adj. Bottomless Use : His arrogance is exceeded only by his abysmal ignorance n. A word formed by the initial letters of a multi-word name v. warn strongly, reprove Use: He admonished his listeners to change their wicked ways v. Investigation before acting, Use: She tried always to be circumspect n. the act of placating n. Suggested or implied meaning of an expression. Use: Foreigners frequently are unaware of the connotations of the words they use. Adj. secret or hidden, not openly practiced or vowed n. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something Use: Investigations of CIA reveal that such covert operations can get out of control Adj. avaricious, eagerly desirous of Use: The child was covetous by nature and wanted to take the toys belonging to his classmates V. express disapproval of, protest against, belittle Use: A firm believer of old-fashioned courtesy, Miss Post, deprecated the modern tendency to address new acquaintances by their first names. n. care and perseverance in carrying out tasks. Use : Her employers were greatly impressed by her diligence and

OVATION a. oration b. gesture c. emulation d. applause e. nourish

Terrible, awful, dreadful, appalling, very bad, Contraction, ellipsis,

Superb

Reprove, reprimand, chide, rebuke, usurp

Approve

Cautious, prudent, careful, guarded, wary, judicious, vigilant, Appeasement, pacification, propitiation Nuance, suggestion, implication, undertone, overtone, subtext,

reckless Incitement

Clandestine, concealed, Open stealthy, underground, copse, wood, thicket

envious, jealous, desirous, greedy

Generous, temperate

Denounce, deplore, condemn, censure, denigrate, decry, belittle.

Approve

Hard-working, assiduousness, meticulousness,

Laziness, carelessness, negligence

offered her a partnership in the firm Discretion

n. ability to adjust action to circumstances Use: Use your discretion in this matter and do not discuss the matter with anyone. dispel v. scatter, drive away, cause to vanish Use: The bright sunlight eventually dispelled the morning mist Dissemination v. Opening to public discussion or debate, the act of spreading something, Use: By their use of the internet, propagandists, have been able to disseminate their pet doctrines to new audiences around the globe Dogmatic Adj. Opinionated Use: We tried to discourage him from being so dogmatic, but nothing could convince him that his opinions might be wrong echelon n. A body of troops arranged in a line fallible Harbinger

illustrious impetus

Intermittent

Latent

Latitude

Adj. Liable to err. Use: I Know I am fallible, but I feel confident that I am right this time n. an indication of the approach of something or someone, forerunner v. fore shadow or presage Use: The crocus is an early harbinger of spring Adj. Widely known and esteemed n. A force that moves something along, incentive, stimulus Use: A new federal highway program would create jobs and will give added impetus to our economic recovery Adj. Periodic Use: The outdoor wedding reception had to be shifted indoor to avoid the intermittent showers that fell on and of all afternoon. Adj. Potentially existing, but not presently evident or realized Use: Polaroid pictures are popular at the parties because you can see the latent photographic image gradually appear before your eyes n. freedom from narrow limitations Use: I think you have permitted your son too much latitude in this manner

conscientiousness, painstakingness Prudence, caution, acumen, predilection, sagacity, wariness, volition Disperse

Indiscretion

Attract

Broadcasting, diffusion, propagation,

Arbitrary, doctrinal, unbending, inflexible, authoritarian, Level, stratum, rank, height Imperfect, unsound, mortal, weak, frail,

Flexible

Perfect

Forerunner, herald, potent, omen, Memorable, wellknown, famous Momentum, thrust, motivation

Inglorious, shameful inertia

Alternating, sporadic

Constant

Dormant, embryonic, suppressed, undeveloped,

Overt

Leeway, freedom, autonomy, liberty, room, rope

Manifestation

mitigate

motley

pensive

prolific relinquish

solicit tractable

veer Vehement

Caprice

stifle

concur

n. outward demonstration, indication Use: Mozart’s early attraction to the harpsichord was the first manifestation of his pronounced musical bent v. lessen or try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Use: Nothing he could do to mitigate her anger, she refused to forgive him Adj. Multicolored or mixed Use: he wore a motley tunic, red and green and blue and gold all patched together haphazardly Adj. Dreamily thoughtful, thoughtful with a hint of sadness Use: The pensive lover gazed at the portrait of his beloved and sighed deeply. Adj. Abundantly fruitful Use: She was a prolific writer, who produced as meany as three books a years v. give up something with reluctance, yield Use: once you get used to fringes like expense account meal and company car, it is very difficult to relinquish them v. request earnestly, seek Use: The Mayor telephoned all the member of the city council to solicit their votes Adj. Docile, easily managed, susceptible to suggestion Use: Although Susan seemed to be a tractable young woman, she had a stubborn streak of independence v. change in direction Use: After what seemed to be en eternity, the wind veered to the east and the storm abated Adj. Forceful, intensely emotional; with marked vigor Use: He became so Vehement in describing what had happened with him that he started jumping up and down n. whim, a sudden desire. Use: She was an unpredictable creature, acting on caprice, never taking thought of consequences v. suppress, extinguish, inhibit Use: Halfway through the boring picture, Laura gave up trying to stifle he yawns. v. agree Use: Did you concur with the

Sign, demonstration, expression, symptom, Appease, alleviate, allay, assuage, mollify, extenuate, palliate

Aggravate, exacerbate

Assorted, diverse, mixed, dissimilar,

Uniform, homogenous, monochrome

Brooding, pondering, meditative, contemplative Productive, abundant, fecund

Unproductive, scarce

Surrender, renounce, abandon, repudiate, cede,

Vanquish, retain,

Importune, implore, crave, beseech,

Grant

Obedient, dutiful, wellmannered

Disobedient, intractable

Turn, swerve Fervent, passionate,

Apathetic

Whim, impulse, quirk, fad, fancy, notion Smother, asphyxiate, choke, suffocate, strangle, curb, restrain, repress, Agree, harmonize,

Let out

Conflict,

lethargy Furtive

efface Pretentious

compunction

decision of the court or did you find it unfair? v. lack of vitality or energy Use: A complete days work left him in a state of lethargy Adj. stealthy, sneaky, secret and sly or sordid Use: noticing the furtive glance the customer gave the diamond bracelet on the counter, the jeweler wondered whether he had a potential shoplifter in his hands v. wipe out or make dim Use: The coin had been handled so many times that its date had been effaced Adj. Intended to attract notice and impress others, making unjustified claims, overambitious Use: The other prize winner isn’t wearing her medal. Isn’t it a bit pretentious of you to wear yours? n. a feeling of deep regret (usually of some misdeed) Use: The judge was especially sever in his sentencing as the criminal had shown no compunction for his heinous crime

confiscate Recondite:

coincide, assent, acquiesce Stupor, indolence, weariness

resist

Surreptitious, clandestine

open

Obliterate, eradicate,

Engrave

Ostentatious, pompous, conceited

Down-toearth

Regret, scruple, qualm, guilt, reluctance, hesitation, take away, take possession of,

Rarefied, abstruse, profound, secret.

Merry= gay, happiness Solicit= request, ask for Heap=stack, to pile Admonish=reprove, cautious Emancipate= liberate Lethargy=laziness, stupor Baffle= confuse, puzzle Pretentious= exaggerated ostentatious Tranquil= serene Belated= too late Renounce= reject Adhesive= glue

Get-up-andgo

Restores

To merit= to deserve Meager: too little, scanty Obstinate: stubborn Pretension: pretentious Subside: collapse, drop Misery: distress Volume: quantity Covet: desire, crave Covert=secret, stealthy Cargo: freight Heap: to pile Latitude: scope Latent: potential,secret,dormant Momentary: transient Transient=temporary Whimsical=fanciful, unusual Optimum=best Candid =frank Tenacious = firm, stubborn Tenacious=persistent Voluble=fluent, talkative. Banal= commonplace, Trite. Rupture=damage Standing=present Clutch=hold Empirical=experimental Circuitous=roundabout, not following the direct path. Surveillance= observation, watch. Pedigree= ancestry Fidelity= loyalty, commitment Analogous=similar Benign=calm Attenuate=weaken Bolster=support Heterodox ant:-orthodox Effigy=image Revere=admire, respect Skeptic=unwilling to believe things Spendthrift=prodigal Minion=assistant Veracity=truthfulness Mitigate=less severe. Apex=top, peak Dangle=hang, swing Anomaly=abnormal Cryptic=mysterious Misapprehension=misunderstanding