sem 1 vocab

not connected with or relevant to something

a large or excessive amount of (something).

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

filled with horror or shock.

a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

lacking interest or excitement; dull.

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant; conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste.

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

written or spoken communication or debate.

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

devoutly religious.

struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

very weak or slight.

sudden and unexpected.

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.

a countless or extremely great number.

important, famous; noticeable.

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something

not anticipated or predicted.

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

well meaning and kindly.

(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

greatly surprised or astonished.

excessive pride or self-confidence.

characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

calm, dignified, and unhurried.

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

without a clearly defined shape or form.

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.

outward behavior or bearing.

hesitating or doubting.

wrong; incorrect.

ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

free from flaws or mistakes; perfect.

a lengthy and aggressive speech.

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything.

take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

start to lose strength or momentum; move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence

perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

strengthen or support physically or mentally.

a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

using or expressed in more words than are needed.

relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion.

relating to the healing of disease.

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

a person who held a job or office before the current holder.

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

spread (something, especially information) widely.

discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

living or occurring at the same time / belonging to or occurring in the present. 

slow-moving or inactive / lacking energy or alertness.

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

criticize unfairly; disparage.

the action of immersing someone or something in a liquid.

sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

strong hostility.

quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

very old or old-fashioned.

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

hostile and aggressive.

not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

destroy completely; put an end to.