Vocabulary Journal

Unable to react quickly; unprepared

The newproduct caught their competitors flat-footed.

A general sense of depression or unease

One year after the crash, the markets remain mired in a deep malaise

A level of responsibility or authority in a hierarchy; a rank: (from French “rung of ladder”)

To support with proof or evidence; verify

The point at which eruption into significant action, creation, or violence occurs

The shootdown did not increase international tensions to the flash point.

Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong

a vehement storm.

To go in haste. Often used with it

hotfoot it out of town

One that has committed a crime; a criminal.

To relegate or confine to a lower or outer limit or edge, as of social standing

An evildoer; a villain. An infidel; a heretic

Oppressed; tyrannized

To make less emphatic or obvious; play down

soft-pedal a potentially explosive issue.

To make void; repeal or annul.

A terrible year

Brief and to the point; effectively concise

a terse one-word answer.

1) Towering or standing out above others; prominent; 2) of higher rank; outstanding

an eminent peak.

To perform ostentatiously so as to impress an audience

To divide and assign according to a plan; allot:

The tendency persists to apportion blame as suits the circumstances

To thwart; stump:

a problem in thermodynamics that stymied half the class.

to accuse one’s accuser; pass blame

Spacious; roomy.

passing from one topic to another, usually in an unmethodical way; digressive

The disposition, character,or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement:

They cultivated a subversive alternative ethos

A means by which something is transmitted

Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry.

Loud, harsh, grating, or shrill; discordant.

Having a large population; densely populated

to grow together; to unite into a whole : fuse

separate townships havecoalesced into a single, sprawling colony

of, relating to, or being a speed less than that of sound in air

coming or having recently come into existence

a nascent middle class or her nascent singing career

an agreement, combination, or group (as of companies) formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member

present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious,active, or symptomatic

a latent infection

creating disunity or dissension

a divisive issue

evil in nature, influence, or effect :injurious

the malign effects of illicit drugs

a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something

a multitude of assembled persons

to interfere with or slow the progress of

not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless

Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion; Salary is commensurate with experience.

Be permanently present in (someone's soul or mind); possess spiritually; (of a catheter, needle, etc.) Fixed in a person's body for a long period of time.

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

The force or energy or momentum with which abody moves; The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

the crisis provided the impetus for change

Clear, logical, and convincing

Seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations: "a doctrinaire socialist"

disgracefully: in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

A person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession; An assistant or follower.

Skill or expertise in an activity or field; bravery in battle.

Showing deep-seated resentment

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a cacophony of deafening alarm bells

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation

Filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable): marketing any new product is fraught withdanger

the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses; "the shrillness of her hair color".

A commotion or fuss

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

a person whose power derives from their wealth

Lacking energy

Admitted as acceptable or possible.

to agree to a demand

Prevent from happening

difficult to control; irritable

Punishment that is considered to be morallyright and fully deserved

A point of no return: "on the way to political union we are now crossing the Rubicon"

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; "the stock market crashed on Black Friday";"a calamitous defeat";

Hard to control or deal with. (of a person)Difficult; stubborn

An advocate of a particular ideology,especially an official exponent of that ideology

A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request; A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors.

A conventionalized utterance repeated without thought or aptness; a formula: the pious incantations of the administration.

climber of high mountains, especially theAlpes.

any member of the clergy

Maintain or support oneself, esp. at a minimal level; Remain in being, force, or effect

a small valley, usually among trees

Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something): "names redolent of history and tradition"; Stronglysmelling of something: "the church was old, dark, and redolent of incense".

Having a smooth, pale, translucent surface orappearance like that of wax: "a canopy of waxen, creamy blooms"

monarch, or ruler

steal

recise or proper to the point of affectation;excessively decorous. b. Strait-laced; prudish. 2. Neat and trim: a prim hedgerow

The view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist

to receive into the mind and retain imbibe moral principles

A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

Showing varying colors as an opal does

A defensive wall of a castle or walled city,having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet; A defensive or protective barrier.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

a fake reason for an occurrence

Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.

Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way

A private, romantic rendezvous between lovers: "a moonlight tryst"

An ornamental design of intertwined flowinglines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration

Characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.

Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Of, characterized by, or producing a hissing sound like that of (s) or (sh): the sibilant consonants; a sibilant bird call.n. A sibilant speech sound,

An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty

enthusiastic or passionate

active, fast, energetic

An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Giving an impression of vague unworldliness:"a strange, fey woman"; Having supernatural powers of clairvoyance.

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects: "the insidious effects of stress"; Treacherous; crafty: "an insidious alliance"

same date or age – a contemporary

quality of being attractive

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words: "ineffable beauty"; Too sacred to be uttered.

a coward

Make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.; Allay or moderate (fears or suspicions).

catch sight of

catch sight of

A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.

A smaller or shorter thing, in particular; Extremely or unusually small.

trite, commonplace

Showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

pensive, sad, yearning

habitually silent, reserved, oruncommunicative; not inclined to conversation

Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousingmoral distaste and contempt. Dirty

Crude and offensive in a sexual way.

Do something in a haughty way, as though itis below one's dignity or level of importance.

Excessively talkative, especially abouttrivial matters

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce;

the wild farcical exuberance of a clown

ludicrous green hair

Done routinely and with little interest or care: The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting

Dark-skinned

To smear or soil with or as if with dirt.

A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession:

a spate of attacks on travelers

Treat (someone) as a child or in a way thatdenies their maturity

hesitant or doubtful; not to be relied upon,suspect