Appareled – clothed Ruminated – thought over a problem Plaintively – in a sad manner Idiosyncrasy – particular way of behaving Pacifically – in a peaceful or calm way Malicious – wicked or intentionally spiteful; wanting to hurt others Overt – open, not hidden Conspired – having plotted Constraint – an opposing force Caustic – sharp, sarcastic Replete – full and satisfied Adroitly – skillfully Ferret – to sneak around to gather info Brusquely – ruff, abruptly, rude Capricious – impulsive, likely to change one’s mind Decorous – very well-behaved Rancor – bitterness, dislike Desultory – random, disorganized, unmethodical Solicitude – concern, consideration Acquiesced – to give in Condone – forgive, overlook Tenacious – sticking to a plan, opinion, or decision firmly Sagacity – profound knowledge Sadistic – insane Palpably – easily perceivable, intense Gullible – very trusting and easily tricked or deceived Assent - to agree or concur; subscribe to Surreptitious - obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine Treacherous - characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous. Conscientiously - controlled by or done according to conscience; Imperceptibly - very slight, gradual, or subtle Shrewd - astute or sharp in practical matters Malevolence - the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred Evasive - tending or seeking to evade; characterized by evasion Domestic - of or pertaining to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family Terrace - a raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, esp. one of a series of levels rising one above another. Monotonous - lacking in variety; tediously unvarying Caustic - capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue Unobtrusively - not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent. Adroitly - expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body Interposed - to place between; cause to intervene Forage - the act of searching for provisions of any kind. Obliged - to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity. Verisimilitude - the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability Epistolary - contained in or carried on by letters Tumult - violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar Exonerated - to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate Covertly - concealed; secret; disguised Dissentient - dissenting, esp. from the opinion of the majority. Asphyxiation - to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother. Dregs - the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds. Inert - having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance Decorum - dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc Squall - a sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet Acquiesced - to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent Forte - a strong point, as of a person; that in which one excels Apprehension - anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil. Primus - first Perplex - to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain Furtive - taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret Perjury - the willful giving of false testimony under oath or affirmation, before a competent tribunal, upon a point material to a legal inquiry Discourse - communication of thought by words; talk; conversation Indignation - strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. Fiend - a diabolically cruel or wicked person Tenacious - holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold Ascertained - To discover with certainty, as through examination or experimentation Pious - having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations Acquitted - to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty Recoil - to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust Meticulous - taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough Farce - a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character. Hypocrite - a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs. Concur - to accord in opinion; agree Quietus - a finishing stroke; anything that effectually ends or settles Innocuous - not harmful or injurious; harmless Peril - exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger |
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Vocabulary - Daniel
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