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EXTRA CREDIT (GT)
injunction-order
asperity-roughness
austere-simple
carouse- to drink liquor freely
languid-lacking force or quickness of movement; sluggish
agape- being in a state of wonder
fallacy- an often plausible argument using false or invalid inferences
fortnight-2 weeks
nouveau riche- newly rich
scion-descendant of a wealthy family.
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PREVIOUS WORDS
rudiments- the first principles of a subject to be learned
altercation- an heated argument; quarrel
deportment- conduct; behavior
reminiscent- resembling something from memory
acquiescence- consent, but without enthusiasm
caricature- exaggerated imitation of a person for satirical effect
ingenuous- frank; open
livid- enraged
melancholy- sadness and depression of spirits
oblivious- indifferent to; unaware of
predilection- a partiality or preference
auspicious- favorable
benevolent- having an inclination to do good; kind; charitable
contentious- being argumentative
eccentric- odd, as in conduct
erratic- irregular, random
illicit- unlawful, improper
imprudent- rash; unwise, foolish
malevolent- wishing harm or evil to others
mortification- a feeling of humiliation
incongruency- inconsistency, incompatibility
intimidated- frightened, made nervous
retribution- punishment (as in payback)
impotent- powerless, helpless
clarity- clearness
contrition- deep feelings of guilt and repentance
iridescent- rainbow-like; displaying a shifting range of colors
blighted- suffering from conditions that destroy or prevent growth
doggedness- stubbornness; persistence
infallibility- inability to make a mistake, inability to fail
reiterated- repeated
serene- peaceful and calm
disposition- usual frame of mind; temperament
noncommittal- not admitting or committing to any particular purpose or point of view
paraphernalia- gear or equipment
prosaic= ordinary; commonplace
sacrilegious- disrespectful towards religion
suffuse- spread over or through
apathy: listless, lack of interest
autonomy: state of self governing
candor: honesty in expressing oneself
corroborate: to confirm something
extraneous: not relevant
impromptu: not prepared
incredulous: disbelief
inertia: in a fixed condition
negligent: not doing the right thing
paternal: fatherly
petty: trivial
raucous- loud, rowdy
carnage- bloody battle
lithe- flexible
tactician- expert on methods
pall- become boring
plummet- fall down
initiative- being able to learn without being urged
rescind- cancel a law
obscure- not well known
malleable- molded
extricate- escape
dissociate- part company
beckoning-motioning
idly- doing nothing
giddy- dizzy
obsession- something occupying mind
undulating- moving in waves
hoisted- lifted up
adulation- excessive praise
aghast- horrified
disconsolate- sad, depressed
exorbitant- too costly
incessantly- constantly
vexation- disturbed, annoyed
pauper- poor person
privations- lack of things for healthy life
barrage- artillery fire
bedlam- confusion, chaos
cur- dog
inscrutable- mysterious
derisive- scornful
haggard- worn looking
barnacles- shellfish
imminent- something about to happen
tenacious- determined
taut- stretched and tight
lacerated- jagged cut
pliant- flexible
respite- rest and relief
faculty- natural power of an organism
methodical- in order
ardent- enthusiastic, eager
tangible- touchable
aristocrat- one of upper class
palatial- palace home
scruples- conscious of doing the right thing
futile- hopeless
impartial
barbaric
incorruptible
imperious
fancy