Vocabulary Set 4 (Due 1/11)

equilibrium (n): a state of balance

trivial (adj): insignificant/unimportant

necromancy (n): magic concerning the dead

callous (adj): insensitive

strenuous (adj): characterized by vigorous exertion, physically challenging

implore (v): to beg

mundane (adj): boring

acrid (adj): sharp, biting, sour (taste or smell)

stagnant (adj): still (negative connotation)

tumultuous (adj): loud/confusing

Vocabulary Set 3 (Due 12/7)

prostration (n)-the act of being physically submissive (usually in the face of a religious deity)

malignant (adj)-causing harm or destruction through influence, spreading (like cancer)

ascertain (v)-to learn for sure

folly (n)-foolishness

chagrin (n)-humiliation

laconically (adv)-using few words

indignation (n)-anger at something that is perceived to be unjust

desecration (n)-the violation or destruction of something holy/pure

earnest (adj)-honesty

condemn (v)-to label officially as evil or useless

Vocabulary Set 2 (Due 11/9)

reticent (adj)-to be silent, to not object freely

dilapadated (adj)-state of disrepair, usually caused by age

physiognomy (n)-a person's face, usually connected to their emotion or character

myriad (n)-great number of people or things

fervour (n)-state of emotional excitement

zoophagous (adj)-carnivorous, life-eating

dither (v)-to be indecisive

disgorge (v)-to vomit

exultation (n)-extreme joy (usually religious association)

rudimentary (adj)-involving the basic principles of something

Vocabulary Set 1 (Due 11/2)

assiduous (adj): constant

resolute (adj): to be set in purpose, resolved

sanguine (adj): bloody, full of blood, ruddy in color

acquiesced (v): accepted without protest

vivacity (n): liveliness

presage (n): warning of bad events, foreshadowing

grandeur (n): state of majesty

agglomeration (n): jumbled mess of parts

languid (adj): lacking in spirit, slow

infinitesimal (adj): infinitely small