Unit 2 Vocabulary

1. Indifferent – not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference, neutral
2. Apathy – lack of emotion or interest
3. Denounce – to speak out against; to condemn
4. Conciliate – to soothe; to end a dispute; to reconcile
5. Complacent – smug; self-satisfied
6. Trivial – unimportant
7. Incessant – unceasing; never-ending
8. Negligent – carelessness
9. Congenial – friendly
10. Preclude – to prevent; to make impossible; to shut out
11. Apprehensive – fearful; worried
12. Ambivalent – undecided
13. Frivolous – not serious; not solemn; with levity
14. Instigate – to cause; to start trouble
15. Sage (sagacious) – a wise person
16. Predicament – difficult problem or situation
17. Vengeance – punishment in return for a wrong; revenge
18. Exiled – removed forcibly from one’s home country or place of residence
19. Vile – wicked; disgusting
20. Woe – deep sorrow; grief
21. Haste – great speed, especially when time is short
22. Cease – to put an end or stop to something
23. Beguile – to deceive or trick
24. Solace – comfort and support from emotional distress
25. Apprehend – to hold and keep close
26. Lament – to express great sadness or grief
27. Conjure – to call upon
28. Pensive – thoughtful
29. Fervor – passion (extra)
30. Valiant – strong and worthy of honor