Vocabulary #1

1.)adumbrate (V)

report or represent in outline

indicate faintly 

foreshadow or symbolize• overshadow

The homework assignment was written very adumbrate, as it wasn't very specific.

2.) Apotheosis (N)

the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax

During the experiment, the apotheosis struck when the explosion occurred in the middle of testing 

3.)ascetic (Adj)

characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons bauble 

a small, showy trinket or decoration.

something that is superficially attractive but useless or worthless.

Some religions require fasting periods. This is very ascetic and makes for good self discipline.

4.)Bauble (N)

a small, showy trinket or decoration. Something attractive but useless 

The picture on the project board was bauble, as it was pretty, but served no purpose.

5.)beguile (V)

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way 

The evil princess beguiled the gulible prince into doing something bad. 

6.)burgeon 

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

7.)complement (N)

a thing that completes or brings to perfection. A number or quantity of something required to make a group complete 

8.)contumacious (Adj)

stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.

9.)curmudgeon (N) 

a bad-tempered or surly person.

10.)didactic (Adj)

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive 

11.)disingenuous (Adj)

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. 

12.)exculpate (V) 

show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing

13.)faux pas (Adj) 

made in imitation; artificial

14.)fulminate (V) 

express vehement protest 

explode violently or flash like lightning.

develop suddenly and severely

15.)fustian (N) 

pompous or pretentious or uppity speech or writing

16.)hauteur (N)

haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride.

17.)inhibit (V)

hinder, restrain, or prevent

18.)jeremiad (N)

a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

19.)opportunist (N) 

a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans

20.)unconscionable (Adj)

not right or reasonable. Unreasonably excessive.