Vocab Final

to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose; aid

to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt; forgive

to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim; gain value over time

not willing to change an opinion or decision : very determined

to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc.

willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for; easily controlled

not expected or usual

confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation; poise

to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe, etc.

to say critical things about (someone or someone's character) : to criticize (someone) harshly or unfairly

obviously true

to yell at (someone) : to criticize (someone) in a loud and angry way

very unusual or strange

very obvious and offensive

speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but is not sincere or meaningful but rather loud

to introduce (a subject, issue, etc.) for discussion

to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things

a drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish because some part of the person's appearance is exaggerated

Boisterous merrymaking; drunkenness; revelry

the slaughter of a great number of people, as in battle; butchery; massacre.

a warning or caution; admonition.

a loud, resonant sound; clang.

to gather or arrange in their proper sequence (the pages of a report, the sheets of a book, the pages of several sets of copies, etc.).

dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., onsomething not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on or upon ):

without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse;stupid

willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible.

deserving blame or censure; blameworthy.

eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something;greed; avarice.

the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay: self-indulgence

to use up (supplies, money, energy, etc); reduce or exhaust

without consolation or solace; hopelessly unhappy;inconsolable

free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling orbias; impartial; calm

indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure;intemperate; dissolute.

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense;twaddle.

capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as ameans, measure, remedy, etc

to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke

to burden or weigh down

to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify

mental or emotional stability or composure, especially undertension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.

characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly

to free or release from entanglement; disengage

to steal (especially something of small value)

flowery; excessively ornate; showy

to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of

readily angered; peevish; irritable; quarrelsome

the main or essential part of a matter

being without apparent reason, cause, or justification

causing a shudder or feeling of horror; horrible; gruesome

of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base; low grade

unchanging through time; unalterable; ageless

domineering; arrogant; overbearing

implied, rather than expressly stated

to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.);cast doubt upon.

a person who introduces himself into professional or social circles where he does not belong

of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent

characterized by or using abusive language, bitter sarcasm, etc

dulled or satiated by overindulgence

to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease.

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

not involving or revealing commitment to any particular opinion or course of action

to render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely; confuse

not easily moved by feelings or supplication; hardhearted

beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding;mysterious

appropriate, favorable, or suitable

easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious

a model of excellence; pattern; good example

a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording.

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

to diffuse through or penetrate

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially oversome trifling; annoyance:

the act of plundering, especially in war.

unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development

a feeling or impression that something is about to happen,especially something evil; foreboding

to put off till another day or time; defer; delay.

producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive

lacking imagination; ordinary

to restate the main points of (an argument, speech, etc);summarize

to be feared; formidable

surplus to requirements; unnecessary

to reject the authority or validity of; refuse to accept or ratify

any enjoyment in being cruel

to fill or supply beyond capacity or desire, often arousing weariness

projecting or pointing outward; significant

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety,righteousness, etc

coolness of mind; calmness; composure

thin or poor in texture, as a fabric; cheap; flimsy

pleasing to the eye but deceptive

serving as a means to an end

to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.

obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized

accessible or especially liable or subject to some influence,mood

insignificant or flimsy

slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic.

full of twists, turns, or bends; twisting, winding, or crooked

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees.

capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt

to persuade (a person) by such words or acts

sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging