Vocabulary Smart Words Semester 2

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alter (v.)

Back 1

to change or modify

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dubious (adj.)

Back 2

doubtful or uncertain; obscure

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tranquil (adj)

Back 3

peaceful, calm, relaxing

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debunk (v)

Back 4

to prove wrong or false

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reluctant (adj)

Back 5

unwilling, resistant, not eager to do something

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audacious (adj)

Back 6

very blod or daring

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elaborate (v)

Back 7

to add detail and explanation

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commend (v)

Back 8

to congratulate or praise

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vague (adj)

Back 9

too general, blurry, or obscure

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ascertain (v)

Back 10

to determine, figure out

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obligated (adj)

Back 11

bound; required to do something

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emerge (v)

Back 12

to rise up, come into existence

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ancestral (adj)

Back 13

descended from ancestors, handed down, the homeland

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suppress (v)

Back 14

to stop the activities of a group; withhold information

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intrinsic (adj)

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a thing that has value in and of itself

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omit (v)

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to leave out

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susceptible (adj)

Back 17

more inclined, having a tendency for

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tedious (adj.)

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tiredsome, boring, monotonous

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undermine (v.)

Back 19

to attack or foil in secret and underhanded ways

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obliterate (v.)

Back 20

to completely destroy, annihilate

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scrutinize (v.)

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to examine in detail with critical attention

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auxiliary (adj.)

Back 22

additional, supplementary

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deem (v.)

Back 23

to form an opinion, belive, think

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multitude (n.)

Back 24

a great number

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idolize (v.)

Back 25

to look up to worship as a god

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tolerant (adj.)

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accepting; open to other people and other ideas

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synchronize (v.)

Back 27

to cause to happen at the same time

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luminous (adj.)

Back 28

illuminated; reflecting light; clear; brilliant

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adaptation (n.)

Back 29

the act of adapting, or changing, in response to the environment

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grief (n.)

Back 30

mental suffering or anguish

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vulgar (adj.)

Back 31

indecent, obscene, coarse, crude

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nuance (n.)

Back 32

a very slight or subtle diffrence

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defy (v.)

Back 33

to challenge or resists boldly

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innovative (adj)

Back 34

creative, new cutting edge

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derogatory (adj.)

Back 35

language that derades, offends, or puts down

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malicious (adj.)

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mean- spirited, vicious, meantto harm

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malicious (adj.)

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mean - spririted, vicious, meant to harm

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civil (adj.)

Back 38

acting ciivilized; pertaining to a citizen or common person

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ornate (adj.)

Back 39

very elaborate and detailed

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controversial (adj.)

Back 40

causing arguments or disagreements

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mediocre (adj.)

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of moderate quality; neither good nor bad

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prominent (adj.)

Back 42

standing out, easilly seen; important

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futile (adj.)

Back 43

useless, incapable of producing any result

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insightful (adj.)

Back 44

a keen or sharp observation

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vibrant (adj.)

Back 45

vigorous, energetic, stimulating

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copelled (v.)

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to influence or foce to do something

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portrayal (n.)

Back 47

to depuct or represent

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profane (adj.)

Back 48

vulgar, coarse, using profanity

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conventional (adj.)

Back 49

conforming or adhering to accepted standards

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proximity (n.)

Back 50

nearness in time occurence, or location

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subordinate (n., adj.)

Back 51

inferior, lower in rank or status

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premonition (n.)

Back 52

a warning about the future

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lethargic (adj.)

Back 53

tired, having, little or no energy

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admonish (v.)

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to warn or advise

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nonchalant (adj.)

Back 55

casual, doing something without stress or care

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identity (n.)

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one's distinct personality or sence of self

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raucous (adj.)

Back 57

loud or unruly, disorderly

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valid (adj.)

Back 58

supported by facts; true

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exalt (v.)

Back 59

to praise or glorify

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hinder (v.)

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to hold someone back, obstruct

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glutton (n.)

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one who overindulges in food or drink

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neutral (adj.)

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not picking one side or the other

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gingerly (adj.)

Back 63

very carefully or cautiously

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deliberate (adj., v.)

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intentional, done with purpose, thinking things over

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adversary (n.)

Back 65

an opponent or enemy

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obscure (adj., v.)

Back 66

dark, murky, or unclear; to hide

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superficial (adj.)

Back 67

on the surface only; lacking depth or importance

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resilient (adj.)

Back 68

to spring back, recocover quickly from adversity

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voracious (adj.)

Back 69

having a huge appetite for something, gluttonous

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pervade (v.)

Back 70

to spread throughout

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vigilant (adj.)

Back 71

carefully alert and watchful

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somber (adj.)

Back 72

gloomy, melancholy, depressing

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volatile (adj.)

Back 73

explosive or changing very quickly

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wrath (n.)

Back 74

intense anger, wanting vengeance

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obsolete (adj.)

Back 75

old, outdated, no longer in use

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placate (v.)

Back 76

to calm one's anger, pacify

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sly (adj.)

Back 77

sneaky, shifty, or underhanded

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persist (v.)

Back 78

to continue; refuse to stop

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prudent (adj.)

Back 79

careful, cautious, wise

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spontaneous (adj.)

Back 80

on the spur of the moment

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ambivalent (adj.)

Back 81

unsure, having conflicting feelings, indifferent

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consent (v., n.)

Back 82

to give permision, agree

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autonomous (adj.)

Back 83

independent

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rural (adj.)

Back 84

in the country

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aspiration (n.)

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a strong desire or goal

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tentative (adj.)

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hesitant, not sure