Thursday, September 19, 2013

Vocabulary #1-5

Vocabulary #1
1) Debunk- to prove something false
2) Imminent- about to happen
3) Affluent- wealthy
4) Routine-Ordinary/Normal
5) Benign- Harmless
6) Malevolent- Evil
7) Enlighten- To teach something new
8) Inquire- To ask
Vocabulary #2
1) Perplexing- Confusing
2) Resilient- tough/ determined
3) Amend- To fix or change
4) Fickle-  Indecisive/ not able to choose
5) Benevolent- Good
6) Desist- Stop doing something
7) Listless- Tired or Lazy
8) Lackluster- not impressive
Vocabulary # 3
1) Dwindle- to reduce in numbers
2) Subtle- not obvious
3) Gullible- willing to believe anything
4) Erratic- unpredictable
5) Condescending- talking down to someone
6) Aspire- to seek/ to become or achieve
7) Pristine- Untouched/perfect condition
8) Nettle- to annoy/ bother
Vocabulary # 4
1) Hapless- unlucky
2) Scrutinize- to look closely
3) Domicile- home
4) Clarify- to explain more clearly
5) Eloquent- well spoken
6) Strife- conflict
7) Asinine - Stupid/idiot
8) Infer- to figure out without being told
Vocabulary #5
1) Plaintive- very sad
2) Flaunt- to show something off
3) Distraught- emotionally upset
4) Queue- a line of people
5) Accure- to gain over time
6) Relentless- never stopping
7) Leery- entrusting
8) Crass- rude/ vulgar

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