Vocab. AB 1-500

n. a moral principle that restrains actions

adj. lowly or servant-like

adj. severe; strong; harsh

adj. outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkably bad

n. an area of swampy ground; something that hinders

adj. completely sealed, esp. from entry or escape of air

n. an entire range or series

n. the distance around something; circumference

adj. reverting to past traits, esp. to traits absent for a long time

adj. easily excused or forgiven

v. to criticize or evade the truth by raising trivial or irrevelant objections

adj. excessively sentimental

adj. bitter and resentful

n. a boundary line; perimeter; an outside surface

v. to act evasively in order to gain time

adj. inflicting or intended to inflict punishment

adj. showing too great a willingness to serve or obey

adj. done with little or no preparation

adj. extremely loud

• v. to infer something by ituition or with slender evidence
• n. such an inference

adj. put forth or accepted as true on inadequate grounds; supposed

n. one with refined tastes, esp. in food and wine

n. the promotion of rebellion against the government

adj. causing dissension

n. an unpleasant task or duty; a burden or obligation

adj. coy; modest; reserved

adj. not preparing for the future; incautious

v. to sprout or grow rapidly

v. to teach or impress by frequent repetition; to instill

v. to beget; to cause; to promote

adj. warm and friendly; hearty

adj. calm; peaceful

adj. sad or mournful, esp. in a way that seems exaggerated or ridiculous

adj. optimistic, cheerful

n. a paid position that requires little or no work

adj. lacking self-confidence; timid; shy

n. a pure substance or essence of something

v. to argue in a petty fashion; make trifling objections

adj. noisily and stubbornly defiant

adj. daily; customary

n. a state of uncertainty, esp. about what course of action to take

n. excessive care in spending; stinginess

n. a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness

adj. attracting attention in a vulgar way

v. to solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly

v. to grant freedom to slaves; to emancipate

v. to cripple; mutilate; disable

n. a disease; illness; sickness

v. to trespass; to violate

n. association o rparticipation in a wrongful act

adj. disruptive or irritable

n. a false and malicious statement; slander

n. generosity in giving gifts

adj. having a bad odor

v. to supply

v. to give off sparks; to be animated or brilliant

adj. lasting for a short time; fleeting

adj. extremely nervous or excited

adj. cowardly; contemptibly timid

adj. very old; outdated

n. a sudden convulsion or ouburst; a fit

adj. easily angered; quick-tempered

v. to praise highly and lavishly

v. to avoid; to shun

adj. pleasant or acceptable to the taste

adj. extremely harsh and severe

n. high praise

n. quickness and accuracy of judgment or insight

v. to place formally in office; to admit as a member

adj. easily changeable; erratic

n. a central element that holds other parts together

v. to make more violent, bitter, or severe

v. to attempt to persuade with flattery or insincere talk

v. to dry completely

n. a time of success or popularity

n. unexpected gift or discovery

n. blessing

n. something presented as a drug, but having no actual effect

adj. uncultured; crude

v. to take away the smoothness of; to discompose

n. an expert, esp. in the fine arts

n. excessive charging of interest

adj. dryly humurous, with a touch of irony

v. to lessen the pain or severity

adj. occurring in irregular oubursts; occurring in spurts

v. to move in a wave-like motion

adj. capable of being handled, touched, or felt; easily perceived

n. conduct according to moral principles

n. a state of infinite or indefinitely long duration

n. a clumsy person

adj. suspicious; distrustful

adj. relating to the supernatural; beyond human comprehension; mysterious

adj. appearing sad because abandoned; in pitiful condition; almost without hope

adj. unfortunate; unlucky

n. a mixture; a hodgepodge

n. speed in motion; swiftness

• n. a person of refined manners or background; a member of the aristocracy
• adj. aristocratic

n. an elaborate and lengthy tale of sadness

• n. a false, oral statement that damages a person's reputation
• v. to make such a statement

n. a woman who rules a family or clan; a highly respected woman who is a mother

adj. lying down in a position of comfort

adj. highly complicated or intricate; characterized by devious plotting

v. to deceive or conceal; to hide one's motives; to stimulate

n. a false written statement that damages a person's reputation

adj. narrow-minded

n. the worst part; the sediment in a liquid

v. to provide for the payment of

v. to come as a gain; to increase

v. to make appear guilty of a crime or fault

• n. a long stick used to prod animals; something used to urge on
• v. to prod or urge, as if with a pointed stick

n. any place or condition of noise and confusion

v. to slow down in pace

v. to steal a small amount

adj. thoroughly wet, drenched

adj. expressing sorrow

v. to count off or list

n. an area of shallow water

adj. winding, twisted

adj. lacking firmness

adj. showing anxious concern

v. to reject or cast off

n. a plant disease; something that impairs growth, progress, or prosperity

adj. fitting and appropriate

n. bold and insulting behavior

adj. extremely unhappy; seemingly beyond comforting

n. excessive pride

adj. having a calm, sluggish emperament; unemotional

adj. done or expressed with force

v. to have an effect on something, esp. a negative one; to encroach

n. a representative example of a type

adj. approaching death; nearly obsolete

v. to scold severely and at length

n. a cure-all or an all-purpose solution

adj. sullen and rude

adj. generous; noble in mind

adj. arrogantly asserting unproved principles

n. purging of the emotions

adj. without unnecessary words; succinct

adj. easily angered; bad-tempered

adj. tireless, unceasing

n. suspension of activity; authorized delay

adj. friendly; easy to talk to

n. bitter, sharp hostility in speech or behavior

adj. bad-tempered; quarrelsome

n. a hobby

v. to spend wastefully

n. a showy display

v. to flinch in pain or fear

v. to look for; to search; to investigate

adj. perceived by the ear

adj. showing joy or saintliness

adj. easily managed or controlled

v. to be plentiful

n. one who hates or mistrusts mankind

n. a beggar; one who depends on charity for support

n. someone recently risen to a higher social class and not yet accepted by others in that class, often because of a lack of manners

n. a harsh, jarring sound

v. to wash by scrubbing vigorously

v. to claim, esp. falsely

• n. a facial expression that shows disapproval or pain
• v. to make such an expression

v. to exhibit affection like a dog; to flatter excessively

n. a familiar saying; a proverb

n. anger aroused by something unjust or evil

n. a hunted bird or animal; prey

v. to show excessive love or fondness

adj. near-sighted

v. to put at a loss what to do or think

adj. appearing tired and thin, as from anxiety, disease, hunger, etc.

adj. friendly and agreeable; sociable

adj. stubbornly resistant to control, authority, or treatment

adj. not straight to the point; indirect

v. to indicate or warn in advance

n. one who is trict in discipline, and enjoys authority too much

v. to solidify by or as if by freezing

n. one devoted to luxury

v. to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully

n. an impelling or originating force

adj. rude

n. an inhabitant; one who is often found in a particular place

n. yielding an opinion, desire, or position to another out of respect

n. a person who annoys others

adj. capable of burnign or corroding by chemical action; bitingly sarcastic, cutting

n. a custom or phrase distinctive of a particular group, class, etc.

n. a level or layer

v. to declare free of guilt; to clear

n. unexpected good fortune

n. one who is extremely poor, esp. one living on public charity

n. the support of life or health

v. to speak out against strongly and openly

v. to cooperate secretly in wrongful action

adj. giving off gas bubbles; showing high spirits or excitement

adj. giving or pouring forth freely; generous

n. excessive desire for wealth

n. any number of sides or aspects

adj. soothing, mild, pleasant

adj. original and inspiring further similar efforts

adj. weak, thin

v. to leap about playfully; to frolic

n. an attractive, ultimately misleading outward show; thin layer

v. to obtain by flattery

v. to pretend; to fake

adj. characterized by riotous, drunken partying

adj. unclear; vague

v. to decorate; adorn

adj. able to be maintained or defended

v. to make confused or uneasy

adj. without preparation or forethought

n. lack of seriousness, esp. when improper

adj. brief in speech; using few words

adj. unwilling, reluctant

v. to bother; to irritate

n. a sudden feeling of anxiety, shock, or confusion

n. a general longing for the past or to return home

v. to postpone or cancel punishment

n. lavish entertainment; a festival

n. trouble; fuss

adj. inclined to find fault; complaining; full of complaint

adj. sharing a common boundary; adjoining

n. a warning

adj. moderate, especially in eating and drinking

v. to assign to an obscure place or condition; to send away

v. to stretch out; to expand

v. to express disapproval of

v. to give something in return

adj. abrupt and curt of manner

v. to bring about artificially

n. a flattering act or remark; allurement; enticement

v. to confuse or perplex

v. to scold or criticize harshly; to beat or whip severely

n. a splendid array; cermeonial dress with all accessories

adj. not easily moved to pity or sympathy

n. a natural or habitual tendency or inclination