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English 11 Vocabulary Semester Two. Surfeited. – given too much of something. addled . confused. imminent. About to happen or occur. palatable. Tasty . grueling . Severely demanding. nomad. A wanderer. clandestine. secret. chronic. Occurring frequently. Ideology.
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Surfeited – given too much of something
addled confused
imminent About to happen or occur
palatable Tasty
grueling Severely demanding
nomad A wanderer
clandestine secret
chronic Occurring frequently
Ideology – set of beliefs
cower cringe in fear
devour Eat quickly
audacious fearlessly daring
overt openly public
trepidation fear
alias assumed name
fortitude bravery
Bluff – fool; steep cliff
elicit bring out
compatible In harmony Together
consistent Constant throughout Always the same
altercation A fight
antagonize Aggravate Treat in a hostile manner
voracious Very hungry
enigma mystery or puzzle
apprise inform
domicile A house or residence
colossal • Huge • Immense
forte Personal strong point
idiom Phrase not meant literally
inadvertent Accidental Not intentional
infraction A violation of a rule or law
meticulous Particular with details
dilapidated Falling apart
salutary beneficial
perennial Everlasting Occurring yearly
Crass – coarsely stupid
Complaisant – obliging
sinecure Easy, good-paying job
Abashed Embarrassed
taciturn habitually silent
prevaricate To lie; not tell the truth
blatant Offensively obvious
impious Lacking reverence or respect
rationalize seek reasons to justify