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Vocab List 1:

Rescind: verb- to revoke or cancelRelegate: verb- to banish or exileAlloy: noun- substance that is a mixture of two or more metalsUnimpeachable: adj-cannot be doubted or discreditedSaturate: verb- to make soakedHiatus: verb/noun- break in a rockIncurious: adj-not curious or uninterestedLassitude: noun- wearinessOfficious: adj- offering unwanted advice or servicesEmbolden: verb- to give courage toBlighted: adj- torn, destroyed, wiped outConvoke: verb- to call together; to summonVoracious: adj- craving to consuming a lot Syn: stuffedEmbed: verb- to fix firmly in mind or memory Tumultuous: adj- full of uproarChary: adj- cautious Ant: carelessMontage: noun-rapid sequence of film scenesDespicable: adj- deserving scorn Ant: honorablePresumptuous: adj- too bold or forward Syn: imputed

Vocab List 2:

Appease: verb- to bring to a state of peace Syn: to calm Ant: to enrageArchaic: adj- marked by characteristics of an earlier periodAutonomy: noun- liberty ant: slaveryBalmy: adj- refreshing (soft/warm); Ant: inclementBeguile: verb- to influence by trickery Ant: truthfulBesiege: verb- to crowd around (usually by an army; harass) Ant:retreatCommence: verb-to startDevastation: noun- completely destroyedEspionage: noun- the act of spying; peering ant: the act of beingnoticedFacsimile: noun- an exact copy; duplicate Ant: originalInclement: adj- harsh, cruelInvincible: adj- incapable of being conqueredLatitude: noun- freedom/autonomy Ant: imprisonmentPerseverance: noun-determination Ant: apathyPrecarious: adj- lacking stability; not securePretext: noun- something that is used to conceal something elseVigilant: adj- keenly watchfulVulnerable: capable of being conquered Ant: InvincibleWane: *remember the moon. Verb-to decrease in strength or intensityWreak: verb- to cause a conflict (?) Ant: helpful

Vocab List 3:

Apex: noun- the uppermost pointBourgeois: adj- characteristic of the social middle classCoffer: noun-a strongbox or chestDefunct: adj- no longer living, existing, or functioningInaccessible: adj- out of the way; not easily reachedInflux: noun-a coming in of people or thingsInnovation: noun- the introduction of something new Juncture: noun- a crisis point; a point in time; a crossingMeager: adj- deficient in quality or quantityObliterate: verb- to remove utterly from recognition or memoryOssify: verb- to harden like bone; to become opposed to changeRavage: verb- to wreak havoc upon; to destroyRetainer: noun- a fee paid in advance for services; a servantRivulet: noun- a small streamSubsidize: verb- to aid or promote with the assistance of money Tawny: of a warm and sandy color

Vocab List 5:

Addendum: noun- something added or toe be added; especially asupplement to a bookAnthology: noun- a book or other collection of selected writings byvarious authors usually in the same categoryBellicose: adj- inclined or eager to fightBizarre: adj- marked unusual in appearance, style, or general characterCognizant: adj- being awareDeclaim: verb- to speak aloud in a formal mannerEquanimity: noun- mental or emotional stability or composure undertensionEschew: verb- to abstain or keep away fromExigent: adj- requiring immediate action or aide; urgentHone: noun- a whetstone of fine compact texture for sharpening razorsand other cutting toolsImbue: verb- to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings/opinionsIntemperance: noun- excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholicbeverages or another passionIntrepid: adj- resolutely fearlessLevitate: verb- to rise or float in the air (as of supernatural powers)Moribund: adj- in a dying state; near deathPluralism: noun- a theory that there is more than one basic substanceor principlePortly: adj- rather heavy or fat; stoutResplendent: adj- shining brilliantly; gleaming ; splendidRetrogress: verb- to go backward into an earlier and usually worseconditionSnippet: noun- a small piece or bit snipped off