English Vocabulary 89
Complete list of Terms and Definitions for English Vocabulary 89
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| ingenious | clever(adj) |
| obsolete | out-dated(adj) |
| deluge | flood |
| Discretion | |
| Thwart | |
| Lullaby | |
| Imperative | |
| jubilation | rejoicing |
| chargin | embarrassment |
| abhor | to hate(v) |
| efface | wipe out |
| egress | way out |
| blithe | merry; cheerful |
| jocund | merry; cheerful |
| gauche | socially awkward french-left(adj) |
| negligible | almost insignificant (adj) |
| delude | mislead or fool |
| edifice | large elaborate structure |
| elated | in high spirits |
| hiatus | an extended break (TV)(n) |
| respite | a brief rest (n) |
| emaciated | skin and bones (adj) |
| educe | draw or bring out |
| epitaph | inscription on a tombstone |
| benevolent | kindlatinbene-goodvole-to wish or to want (adj) |
| en masse | as a group french(adv) |
| avert | to turn away "from" (v) |
| ambidextrous | able to use both handsgreekambi-bothdextrous-hands(adj) |
| debonair | carefree and self-confindent in manner; elegant and gracious |
| Indulge | to yield to a desire |
| Renown | popular(ity); widespread and high repute |
| connotation | the feeling associated with a word(n) |
| Purpose | The reason for which something exists |
| Influence | Someone or something that produces effects on another person or thing |
| blandishment | word or deed of mild flattery |
| ephemeral | lasting for a brief time fleeting middle school love(adj) |
| misnomer | a name that is wrongnom-name battle ground academy- military school(n) |
| entice | to acctract by offering reward or pleasure |
| Guest | Someone who spends time in another residence or place of business, for social or business purpose, and is usually treated well |
| joie de vivre | a zest for life(pronunciation)joa de vive(n) |
| emissary | one sent on a special mission to represent others |
| ad nauseam | over and over to the point of annoyance latin (adv) |
| fabricate | to make, to build; to make up a story in order to decieve |