Vocabulary for Everything Matters!
# 1 pages 3-27
keen
: make an eerie
wailing sound
vasa previa : fetal blood
vessels cross or run near the internal opening of the uterus. These vessels are
at risk of rupture when the supporting membranes rupture, as they are
unsupported by the umbilical cord or placental tissue.
Hematoma : a solid
swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
Omnipotent
: having unlimited power; able to do anything.
Paradox
: a situation,
person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities.
Prodigious : remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Burgeon
: begin to grow or
increase rapidly; flourish.
Emasculate
: deprive (a man)
of his male role or identity.
Seismic
: of enormous proportions
or effect.
Amphitheater
: a sloping,
semicircular seating gallery
Undulate
: move with a
smooth wavelike motion.
Inexorable
: impossible to
stop or prevent.
Relinquish
: voluntarily
cease to keep or claim; give up.
Proposition : a suggested scheme or plan of action,
especially in a business context.
Omniscient : knowing
everything.
Specter : ghost, apparition
Twilight : the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the
horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the
atmosphere.
Loquacious : tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Composure : the state or feeling of being calm and in
control of oneself
Assimilate : cause (something) to resemble; liken.
Hoist : an act of raising or lifting something
Remora : a slender marine fish that attaches itself to large fish by
means of a sucker on top of its head. It generally feeds on the host's external
parasites.
Omnipresent : widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.
Falsetto : a method of voice production used by male singers, especially
tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range.
Baritone: an adult male singing voice between tenor and bass.
Velocity : the speed of something in a given direction.
Stimuli : a thing that rouses activity or energy in someone or
something; a spur or incentive.
Synapses: a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute
gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
Vitriol: cruel and bitter criticism.
Monopolize : have or take the greatest share of.
Grimace : an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically
expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
Shrapnel : fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an
explosion.
Solace : comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
#2 pages
28-51
Proclivity: a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an
inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Nunchakus: a Japanese martial arts weapon consisting of two hardwood
sticks joined together by a chain, rope, or thong.
Bewilder: cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
Vortex : a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or
whirlwind.
Cacophony : a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Solace : comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
Concede: admit that something is true or valid after first denying or
resisting it.
Gloat : contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's
misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
Squall : a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm,
especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.
Acute: having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight:
shrewd.
Smolder: burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
Frenetic : fast and energetic in a rather wild and
uncontrolled way.
Transfix : cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or
astonishment.
Languid : weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
Benign: gentle or kindly’ not harmful in effect: in particular, (of a tumor) not
malignant.
Nauseous: affected with
nausea; inclined to vomit.
Contusion : a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries
have been ruptured; a bruise.
Scrim: strong, coarse
fabric, chiefly used for heavy-duty lining or upholstery.
Enigma: a person or
thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Lethargy: a lack of
energy and enthusiasm.
Listless: lacking energy
or enthusiasm.
Courtier: a person who
attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.
Carouse: drink
plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively
way.
#3 pages 52-81
Prodigious: remarkably
or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Exponential: (of an
increase) becoming more and more rapid.
Morose: sullen and
ill-tempered.
Exacerbate: make (a
problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Intangible: unable
to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.
Ineffable: too
great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Regal: of,
resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
Comport: accord with;
agree with.
Adjacent: next to or
adjoining something else.
Amble: walk or move
at a slow, relaxed pace.
Vigorous: strong, healthy,
and full of energy.
#4 pages 82-100
Ascend: go up or climb
Cryptic
:
having
a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
Monosyllabic :
(of
a person) using brief words to signify reluctance to engage in conversation.
Figurative
:
departing
from a literal use of words; metaphorical.
Dormant
:
normal
physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if
in a deep sleep.
Catatonic
:
of
or in an immobile or unresponsive stupor.
Daunting
:
seeming
difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Abide
:
accept
or act in accordance with
Luxurious :
extremely
comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great
expense
Cascade
:
a
process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively
passed on.
Wry
: using or
expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
Overt
: done
or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden.
Retribution
:
punishment
inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
Ponder :
think
about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a
conclusion
Permeate
: spread
throughout (something); pervade. "the aroma of soup permeated the air"
Balk
: or
be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking--- refuse to go on.
Insincere
:
not
expressing genuine feelings.
Indulgence: a thing that is
indulged in; a luxury.
Delusion: an idiosyncratic
belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by
what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom
of mental disorder.
Epic
: heroic
or grand in scale or character
Indignation: anger or
annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
#5 pages 101-126
ideation : the
formation of ideas or concepts.
Illicit: forbidden
by law, rules, or custom.
Ubiquitous: present,
appearing, or found everywhere.
Perversion : the
alteration of something from its original course, meaning, or state to a
distortion or corruption of what was first intended.
Temperament : a
person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their
behavior;
the
tendency to behave angrily or emotionally.
Tempo : the
rate or speed of motion or activity; pace.
Benign : not harmful in effect: in particular, (of a tumor) not
malignant.
Impervious : not
allowing fluid to pass through.
Remiss : lacking
care or attention to duty; negligent
Scuttle : un
hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.
Perfunctory : (of
an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
Implode ; collapse
or cause to collapse violently inward.
Rowdy : noisy
and disorderly.
Mason : a
builder and worker in stone.
Inexorable : impossible to
stop or prevent.
Aficionado : a
person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject,
or pastime.
Paternal : of
or appropriate to a father.
Ruminate : think
deeply about something.
Convalescence : time
spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation.
Dissuade : persuade
(someone) not to take a particular course of action.
Beacon : a
fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or
celebration.
Chastise : rebuke
or reprimand severely.
Integument : a
tough outer protective layer, especially that of an animal or plant
Slalom : move
or race in a winding path, avoiding obstacles.
Bovine : Placid relating to or
affecting cattle.
Bacchanalia : the Roman
festival of Bacchus. -- drunken revelry.
#6 pages 127-157
sic
: used
in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show
that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original [sic]
disparage
;
regard
or represent as being of little worth.
Elaborate
:
involving
many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design
and planning.
Delusion
: an idiosyncratic
belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by
what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom
of mental disorder.
Hallmark
: a distinctive
feature, especially one of excellence.
Paranoid
: unreasonably or
obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful.
Vignette: a
brief evocative description, account, or episode.
Unintelligible
: impossible to
understand.
Desolate
: (of a place)
deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.
Feasible
: possible to do
easily or conveniently.
Leverage
: the exertion of
force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever.
Languish
: of a person or
other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.
Lobotomy a surgical operation involving
incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental
illness.
Stipulation
: a condition or
requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement
#7 pages 158-187
levity
: humor or
frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a
manner lacking due respect.
Penchant
: a strong or
habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
Transgression
: an act that goes
against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
Oblivious
: not aware of or
not concerned about what is happening around one.
Alabaster
: ike
alabaster in whiteness and smoothness.
Enigma
: a person or
thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Deity : deity
Oblivion
: the state of
being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
Amenable
: (of a person)
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Dubious
: hesitating or
doubting.
Guileless
: devoid of guile;
innocent and without deception
Tacit
:
Studious: spending
a lot of time studying or reading.
Methamphetamine
: a synthetic drug with more rapid
and lasting effects than amphetamine, used illegally as a stimulant and as a
prescription drug to treat narcolepsy and maintain blood pressure.
Poise: be
or cause to be balanced or suspended. -- graceful and
elegant bearing in a person.
Brusque: abrupt
or offhand in speech or manner.
Baffle
: totally bewilder
or perplex.
Effete
: no longer
capable of effective action.
Demoralized
: cause (someone)
to lose confidence or hope; dispirit.
Mercurial
: (of a person)
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Insolence
: rude and
disrespectful behavior.
Solicit
: ask for or try
to obtain (something) from someone.
Stupor
: a state of
near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Posthaste
: with great speed
or immediacy.
Renegade
: a person who
deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
Taqueria
: a Mexican restaurant specializing
in tacos.
Listless
: (of a person or
their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Assurance: a
positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Ominous
: giving the
impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening;
inauspicious
Slog
: work hard over a
period of time.
#8 pages 188-221
euphemism
: a mild or
indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or
blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Dynamo
: a machine for
converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; a generator; or energetic
person.
Obstinance ; Stubborn
ether
: a
pleasant-smelling, colorless, volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is
used as an anesthetic and as a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes.
Oncologist
: a medical practitioner qualified
to diagnose and treat tumors.
Incongruent
: incongruous;
incompatible.
Incredulous
: (of a person or
their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Contention
: an assertion,
especially one maintained in argument.
Dissipate
: (with reference
to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
Admonish
: warn or
reprimand someone firmly.
Impudent
: not showing due
respect for another person; impertinent.
#9 pages 222-258
Redux: brought
back; revived.
Meld
: blend; combine.
Inequity
: lack of fairness
or justice.
Proximity
: nearness in space, time, or relationship.
abject : of something
bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
Amphibious:
relating
to, living in, or suited for both land and water.
Annihilation
: complete
destruction or obliteration.
Salient
: most noticeable
or important.
Butte : an isolated
hill with steep sides and a flat top (similar to but narrower than a mesa).
Bemuse
: puzzle, confuse,
or bewilder (someone).
Ambivalence
: the state of
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Exult
: show or feel
elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success.
Paroxysm
: a sudden attack
or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
Trepidation
: a feeling of
fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Haphazard
: lacking any
obvious principle of organization.
Anomaly
: something that
deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Demur
: raise doubts or
objections or show reluctance.
Ostensible
: stated or
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Butte : an isolated
hill with steep sides and a flat top (similar to but narrower than a mesa).
Tangible
: perceptible by
touch
#10 pages 261-302
pastiche : an artistic work
consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources
philanthropist : a person who
seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of
money to good causes.
Exacerbate : make (a problem,
bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Acquiesce : accept something
reluctantly but without protest.
Implacable : unable to be
placated.
Gesticulate : use gestures,
especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.
Abate : (of something
perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or
widespread.
Slough : a situation
characterized by lack of progress or activity.
Matriarch a
woman who is the head of a family or tribe.
Tepid : (especially of a
liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm.
Secular : denoting
attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual
basis.
Lieu : instead.
Vex : make (someone)
feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
Placid : (of a person or
animal) not easily upset or excited.
Recoil : suddenly spring
or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.
Zinger : a striking or
amusing remark.
Bludgeons : a thick stick
with a heavy end, used as a weapon.
Dysentery : infection of the intestines
resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.
Evasive : ending to avoid
commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Generic : characteristic
relating to a class or group of things; not specific.
Dysentery : infection of the intestines
resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.
Lucid : expressed
clearly; easy to understand.
Palpate : examine (a part of the body) by
touch, especially for medical purposes.
Buttress : a projecting
support of stone or brick built against a wall.
Staunch : ) of strong or
firm construction.
Mundane : of this earthly
world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
Precocious : (of
a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age
than usual.
inconsolable : (of a person or
their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated.
Incongruous : not in harmony
or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
Crescendo: a
gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music.
Subterfuge : deceit used in
order to achieve one's goal.
Jaundice : bitterness, resentment, or envy. dical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the
eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin and typically caused by
obstruction of the bile duct, by liver disease, or by excessive breakdown of
red blood cells.
Emanates :
(of
something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source).
Anarchy: a
state of disorder due to absence or no recognition of authority.
Nauseous; affected
with nausea; inclined to vomit.