English Vocab List 3 Second Half

harrowed

distressed

defunct

no longer existing or functioning

vestige

a trace or remnant

obstinate

stubborn even with persuasion

garish

very showy and flashy

nebulous

hazy

laudable

praiseworthy

ineffable

too great/extreme to be expressed

turgid

swollen

repose

to rest or be very tranquil

ingratiate

to flatter or suck up to someone to get in someone's favor

septic

infection

dilatory

delayed, slow, procrastinating

affront

an insult

croon

to hum or sing softly

genial

friendly and cheerful

refuse

trash

inviolate

unharmed

precipitate

unexpectedly cause something or act suddenly

intermittent

not continuous, occurring sporadically

portentous

arrogant and self-important

rancor

lasting resentment

magnanimous

generous/forgiving especially to an enemy

truculent

argumentative, quick to fight

redolent

fragrant or reminiscent of something

stratum

social class

vestibule

a small entryway within a building

corroborate

to support with evidence

garrulous

overly talkative

fortuitous

happening by chance, luck, or accident

pasquinade

a satire or public criticism

superfluous

unnecessary

bulbous

round and bulging

elocution

skill of speaking clear and articulate

pander

to give in to or please

aesthetic

pertaining to beauty

elude

to avoid or escape