Final Vocab

to give in to, to agree to

unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding

simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action/continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite)/uncertainty as to which approach to follow

friendship

: deviation from the common rule : irregularity/ something anomalous : something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified

: to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay <we were appalled by his behavior>

lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite

a : a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or actionb : a sudden usually unpredictable condition, change, or series of changes <the caprices of the weather>

capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action :corrosive/ marked by incisive sarcasm

: discreetly cautious: asa : hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risksb : slow to grant, accept, or expend <a person very chary of compliments>

circle

: existing or associated together harmoniouslyb : pleasant; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook <a congenial atmosphere>c : sociable, genial <a congenial host>

marked by or given to contemplation; specifically : of or relating to a religious order devoted to prayer and penance

manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt

obsolete : of or relating to the heart : vital : tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate <bottles full of excellent cordial waters — Daniel Defoe>a : sincerely or deeply felt <a cordial dislike for each other>b : warmly and genially affable <cordial relations>

: a puzzling or difficult problem : an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome <the crux of the problem> an unsolved question a main or central feature (as of an argument)

a man who has been cheated on

shallow, quick, not through

: having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: asa : contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives<those cynical men who say that democracy cannot be honest and efficient — F. D. Roosevelt>b : based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest <a cynical ploy to win votes>

being cynical

tending to overwhelm or intimidate <a daunting task>

: marked by propriety and good taste : correct <decorousconduct>

a : something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagatedb : a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained

: a corrupt act or practice

a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contemptb : a state of being laughed at or ridiculed : a state of being derided/ an object of ridicule or scorn

a : a theory or doctrine that acts of the will, occurrences in nature, or social or psychological phenomena are causallydetermined by preceding events or natural lawsb : a belief in predestination

a : designed or intended to teachb : intended to convey instruction and information as well as pleasure and entertainment <didactic poetry>

: lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simplefrankness : calculating

: to lower in rank or reputation : degrade/: to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) :speak slightingly about

: containing or made up of fundamentally different and oftenincongruous elements/ markedly distinct in quality or character

humorously odd

quality of being two sided

: contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action;especially : the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action/ : the quality or state of being double or twofold

a : deviating from an established or usual pattern or style<eccentric products>b : deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways <an eccentricmillionaire>/ a : deviating from a circular path; especially : elliptical 1<an eccentric orbit>b : located elsewhere than at the geometrical center; also :having the axis or support so located <an eccentric wheel>

: to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) <hypnotism elicited his hidden fears>/ to call forth or draw out (as information or a response)<her remarks elicited cheers>

mystery

a : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse <an equivocal statement>b : uncertain as an indication or sign <equivocal evidence>/ a : of uncertain nature or classification <equivocal shapes>b : of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing :undecided <an equivocal attitude>

: not coming within the scope of the law/ : exceeding the customary or appropriate limits in intensity, quality, amount, or size

: existing on or coming from the outside <extraneous light>/ a : not forming an essential or vital part <extraneousornamentation>b : having no relevance <an extraneous digression>

: joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish <just beingfacetious>/ : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetiousremark>

: of, relating to, or resembling farce : ludicrous/ : laughably inept : absurd

: to show affection —used especially of a dog/ : to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner

: lacking proper respect or seriousness

: being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural <hypotheticalarguments> <a hypothetical situation>

a : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant <an imperious manner>b : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering

a : not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste <impertinent curiosity>b : given to or characterized by insolent rudeness <animpertinent answer>

: marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : insolent

: beginning to come into being or to become apparent <anincipient solar system> <evidence of incipient racial tension>

a : not harmonious : incompatible <incongruous colors>b : not conforming : disagreeing <conduct incongruous with principle>c : inconsistent within itself <an incongruous story>d : lacking propriety : unsuitable <incongruous manners>

: unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : notcredulous : skeptical

a : to move by persuasion or influenceb : to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation

: existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors presentin an individual from birth : native, inborn <innate behavior>

a : an oblique allusion : hint, insinuation; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputationb : the use of such allusions <resorting to innuendo>

exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate

carefree

looking in, contemplating, self- contemplative

: firmly established by long persistence <the inveteratetendency to overlook the obvious>

: not possible to revoke : unalterable <an irrevocabledecision>

: a Roman god that is identified with doors, gates, and all beginnings and that is depicted with two opposite faces

: given to jesting : habitually jolly or jocund

: markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality

• a : of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, theadministration of justice, or the judiciary <judicial processes>

: lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid

: showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit <the irreproachable lives and magnanimous sufferings of their followers — Joseph Addison>

sickness

criminal

: having or occurring in great variety : diverse

: to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do :

a : not straightforward : indirect; also : obscureb : devious, underhanded

a : dark, dimb : shrouded in or hidden by darknessc : not clearly seen or easily distinguished : faint <obscuremarkings>

: marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

: arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful <anodious crime> <a false and odious comparison>

of or relating to the sense of smell

: having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight

: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display

: having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity

to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtilyor coolly

: of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education

: narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned

: commonplace, unimaginative

: to cause to assume a given posture : pose

: relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic <pragmatic men of power have had no time or inclination to deal with … social morality — K. B. Clark>

: to utter or make meaningless sounds suggestive of the chatter of children :

a : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) :pure <a pristine forest>

: one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something; specifically :

: distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill

marked by bitter deep-seated ill will

a : to restore to friendship or harmony <reconciled the factions>

: to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent

: restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance <the room has an aspect of reticent dignity — A. N. Whitehead>

to ponder, to contemplate

disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking <asardonic comment>, bitterly sarcastic

: bitterly severe <a scathing condemnation>

: involving or accomplished with careful perseverance<sedulous craftsmanship>/ diligent in application or pursuit <a sedulous student>

delf- depreciating, ovely critcal of one's self

: to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

: deception by artifice or strategem in order to conceal, escape, or evade

: to contaminate morally : corrupt <scholarship tainted by envy>, no longer pure

: a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation :apprehension <trepidation about starting a new job>, shaking

: not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive :

: performed or suffered by one person as a substitute for another or to the benefit or advantage of another :

a : lighthearted, livelyb : easily aroused <volatile suspicions>c : tending to erupt into violence : explosive <a volatiletemper>

a : resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice;especially : lightly fanciful <whimsical decorations>

: full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy; also :inspiring such yearning <a wistful memoir>