Thursday, October 18, 2012

Vocabulary: Fall List #7


ad infinitum- endless.
bona fide- authentic
buoyant- not easily depressed; cheerful
clique- a small exclusive group of people
concede- to acknowledge as true
congenial- agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
 lofty- extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering
migration- the movement of persons from one country or locality to another.
perceive- Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
 perverse- Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
 prelude- An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.
 rancid- Smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.
 rustic- Having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside.
sever- Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly.
sordid- Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
untenable- Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
versatile- Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
vindicate- Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified..
wane- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
 contemporary - A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
predominate- Be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount
transcendent- Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience
benefactor- A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
conformity- Compliance with standards, rules, or laws
aversion- A strong dislike or disinclination
suffrage- The right to vote in political elections; A series of intercessory prayers or petitions
inaudible- Unable to be heard.

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