Second form English language words

• What does "adamant" mean?


  Firm and unyielding in opinion
• What is the definition of "affluent"?


  Wealthy; having an abundance of money
• What does "aesthetic" refer to?


  Concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty
• What does "alight" mean?


  To descend and settle after flying
• What does "bilingual" mean?


  Able to speak two languages fluently
• What does "bulbous" describe?


  Fat, round, or bulging
• What does "berate" mean?


  To scold or criticize angrily
• What does "catatonic" refer to?


  Unresponsive or in a daze
• What does "chivalrous" mean?


  Courteous and gallant, especially toward women
• What does "clandestine" mean?


  Kept secret or done secretly
• What is "cohesion"?


  The action of forming a united whole
• What does "convalesce" mean?


  To recover health after illness
• What does "conscious" mean?


  Aware of and responding to surroundings
• What is "debt"?


  Something owed, usually money
• What does "derelict" mean?


  In poor condition due to neglect
• What is a "despot"?


  A ruler with absolute power
• What does "dubious" mean?


  Doubtful or suspicious
• What does "eccentric" describe?


  Unconventional and slightly strange
• What does "effervescent" mean?


  Bubbly, lively, and enthusiastic
• What does "emaciate" mean?


  To become abnormally thin or weak
• What does "extravagant" mean?


  Lacking restraint in spending money
• What does "furtive" mean?


  Secretive or attempting to avoid notice
• What does "frugal" mean?


  Sparing or economical with resources
• What does "gallant" mean?


  Brave, heroic, or chivalrous
• What does "hazy" mean?


  Unclear, vague, or misty
• What does "hyperbolic" mean?


  Exaggerated or overstated
• What does "ignoble" mean?


  Dishonorable or shameful
• What does "imperious" mean?


  Arrogant and domineering
• What does "infantile" mean?


  Childish or immature
• What does "lackadaisical" mean?


  Lacking enthusiasm or determination
• What does "lithe" mean?


  Flexible and graceful
• What is a "mortgage"?


  A loan for purchasing property
• What does "mogul" mean?


  A powerful or influential person
• What is a "miscreant"?


  A wrongdoer or villain
• What does "misogynist" mean?


  Someone who dislikes or prejudices against women
• What does "nebulous" mean?


  Vague or unclear
• What is a "novice"?


  A beginner or someone new to a field
• What does "obsequious" mean?


  Overly obedient or eager to please
• What does "opulent" mean?


  Rich and luxurious
• What does "ostracise" mean?


  To exclude someone from a group