Final Vocab

cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

cheerful and full of energy

excessively talkative, esp. on trivial matters

(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance throughhaving been overused; unoriginal and trite

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

a cause of great distress or annoyance

a modulation or inflection of the voice

a scarcity or lack of something

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional andslightly strange

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

use gestures, esp. dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

(esp. of a person) unfortunate

a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle tothe line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire inseveral

persuade someone to do something by sustainedcoaxing or flattery

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand;surrender

deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverserange of sources

an excessively abundant supply of something

a person or thing that announces or signals theapproach of another

a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to anindividual

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected,typically one that is unwelcome

(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction

(esp. of a young person) inexperienced and immature

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

a small, organized, dissenting group within a largerone, esp. in politics

a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze

a complicated irregular network of passages or pathsin which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations,typically for religious reasons

evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) fromsomeone in reaction to one's own actions orquestions

impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, esp.pretentiously so

of the same kind; alike

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very fewwords

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

express severe disapproval of (someone or something),typically in a formal statement

of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.

based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observationor experience rather than theory or pure logic

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy anddetail

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted

treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just

set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, orresponsibility

a plant disease, esp. one caused by fungi such asmildews, rusts, and smuts

express disapproval of

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

a restraint or check on someone's freedom to dosomething, typically one considered unfair or overlyrestrictive

a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles

publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

distress or embarrassment at having failed or beenhumiliated

express contempt for; ridicule

leave one's own country in order to settle permanentlyin another

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstratedby continuing loyalty and support

(of a person) fond of company; sociable

of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis

of or relating to an empire

of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countrysideand country life

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

extend the application of (a method or conclusion, esp.one based on statistics) to an unknown situation byassuming that existing trends will continue or similarmethods will be applicable

sly or cunning intelligence

not allowing fluid to pass through

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement ormotive); call into question

enthusiastic or passionate

a system of government in which most of the importantdecisions are made by state officials rather than byelected representatives

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.

forbidden by law, rules, or custom

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult andtiring

be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, esp. due to the loved one's death

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed ormanifest; hidden; concealed

talkative

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

intricate and refined delicacy

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

expressed clearly; easy to understand

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as thearts, without real commitment or knowledge

the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

deserving blame

leadership or dominance, esp. by one country or socialgroup over others