Vocabulary Words
Quarter 1: #21-40
Novice
Novice = (n.) one who is just a beginner at some activity
requiring skill
(synonyms: trainee; neophyte)
Covert
Covert = (adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret
(synonyms: undercover; clandestine)
Motley
A motley
assortment of
lanterns.
Motley = (adj.) showing great variety; composed of
different elements or many colors
(synonyms: diverse; mixed)
Procrastinate
Procrastinate = (v.) to delay,
put off until later
(synonyms: stall)
Palpable
The excitement
at the concert
was palpable.
Palpable = (adj.) capable of being touched or felt;
easily seen or heard
(synonyms: tangible)
Paraphrase
“Can someone
paraphrase this
for me?”
Paraphrase = (v.) to restate
in other words.
(synonyms: reword)
Redundant
Redundant
Phrases:
Redundant = (adj.) extra,
excess, more than needed
(synonyms: wordy; repetitive)
“small miniature”
“tuna fish”
“killed him dead”
“added bonus”
“free gift”
Sanctimonious
Sanctimonious =
(adj.) self-righteous;
holier-than-thou
(synonym: hypocritical;
two-faced)
Blatant
Blatant = (adj.) obvious; glaring
(synonyms: conspicuous; flagrant)
Inception
Inception = (n.) the beginning, start,
earliest stage
(synonyms: beginning; outset)
Criterion (pl. criteria)
Criterion = (n.) a rule,
test; a standard for
judgment
(synonyms: standard;
condition)
Sadistic
PS:
Don’t
ever do
this!!!!!
Sadistic = (adj.) delighting in cruelty, excessively cruel
(synonyms: brutal; viscious)
Demeanor
Demeanor = (n.) the way a person
behaves; manner
(synonyms: conduct; mien)
Enigma
Enigma = (n.) something obscure or
hard to understand
(synonyms: mystery; puzzle)
Crop
Crop = (v.) to clip; to cut
(synonyms: trim)
Reproach
Reproach = (v.) to
blame or censure
(synonyms: accuse;
reprimand)
Vent
Vent = (v.) to
relieve, to voice
(synonyms:
declare)
Sarcastic
Sarcastic =
(adj.) made in a
spirit of mockery
(synonyms: snide; mocking)
Quip
Quip = (n.) A clever
remark; joke
(synonyms: jibe; one-liner;
quick joke)
Bravado
Bravado = (n.) false courage; boldness
(synonyms: audacity; bravery;)