Vocabulary List: 3/8/2014 1) Divisive a) creating disunity or dissension 2) capricious a) changing often and quickly; especially : often changing

suddenly in mood or behavior 3) antagonistic a) showing dislike or opposition : showing antagonism 4) zealous a) eager, enthusiastic 5) embellish a) to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make (something) more appealing or attractive 6) loathing a) extreme disgust : detestation 7) tenacious a) not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong 8) vignette a) a short written description 9) ominous a) suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future 10) confounded a) very bad or annoying 11) extravagant a) more than is usual, necessary, or proper 12) meticulous a) very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way 13) belligerent a) angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight 14) enmity a) a very deep unfriendly feeling 15) ephemeral a) lasting a very short time 16) galvanize a) to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it 17) eloquent a) having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively 18) devious a) willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted 19) ravenous a) very hungry 20) pugnacious a) showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue 21) demonstrative a) freely and openly showing emotion or feelings

22) labyrinth a) a place that has many confusing paths or passages 23) elated a) very happy and excited 24) conundrum a) a confusing or difficult problem 25) intrepid a) feeling no fear : very bold or brave 26) poignant a) causing a strong feeling of sadness 27) revelry a) a wild and noisy celebration 28) penurious a) very poor 29) evanescent a) lasting a very short time 30) aesthetic a) of or relating to art or beauty 31) obtuse a) stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple 32) surfeited a) an amount that is too much or more than you need 33) decry a) to say publicly and forcefully that you regard (something) as bad, wrong, etc. 34) fervent a) felt very strongly : having or showing very strong feelings 35) introverted a) to turn inward or in upon itself: as to concentrate or direct upon oneself 36) Perspicacious a) having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious 37) flourish a) to grow well : to be healthy 38) disreputable a) not respected or trusted by most people : having a bad reputation 39) concise a) using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information 40) ecstatic a) very happy or excited : feeling or showing ecstasy 41) utopian a) proposing or advocating impractically ideal social and political schemes 42) irresolute a) not certain about what to do : not resolute 43) enigmatic a) full of mystery and difficult to understand

44) sagacious a) having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions 45) denigrate a) to say very critical and often unfair things about (someone) 46) berate a) to yell at (someone) : to criticize (someone) in a loud and angry way 47) bereft a) sad because a family member or friend has died 48) theatrical a) behaving or done in a way that is meant to attract attention and that is often not genuine or sincere 49) benevolent a) kind and generous 50) reproach a) a expression of disapproval or disappointment