Vocab 4

• The definition of Allay is to lessen the intensity of, or calm
• The definition of Ambivalent is uncertain or unable to decide what course to follow
• The definition of Ameliorate is to make better
• The definition of Amicable is characterized by friendship and good will
• The definition of Amorous is inclined toward or displaying love
• The definition of Circuitous is deviating from a straight course
• The definition of Collusion is a secret agreement
• The definition of Colossus is someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
• The definition of Compliant is disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
• The definition of Compunction is a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
• The definition of Confidant is someone to whom private matters are told
• The definition of Conformist is someone who follows established standards of conduct
• The definition of Depravity is moral perversion; impairment or virtue and moral principles; corrpution
• The definition of Deprecate is to express strong disapproval of; deplore
• The definition of Diffuse is to spread out; not concentrated in one place
• The definition of Disavow is to refuse to acknowledge
• The definition of Discrepancy is a difference between conflicting facts, claims, opinions
• The definition of Discursive is tending to cover a wide range of subjects
• The definition of Disdain is a lack of respect accompanied with a feeling of intense dislike
• The definition of Eloquent is expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
• The definition of Ennui is the feeling of being bored by something tedious
• The definition of Ephemeral is anything short-lived, as an insect that only lives one day
• The definition of Equivocal is open to two or more interpretations
• The definition of Exacerbate is to make worse
• The definition of Flout is to treat with contemptuous disregard
• The definition of Forestall is to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
• The definition of Fortitude is strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
• The definition of Fractious is easily irritated or annoyed
• The definition of Frenetic is excessively agitated
• The definition of Garrulous is full of trivial conversation