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3 HN Pre-IB Vocab Words
List 1
Sundry (adj): various or assorted
Solace (noun): comfort in a time of distress
Lamentable (adj): of circumstances that are bad and deplorable and therefore leading to
regret
Melancholy (adj): a feeling of sadness; gloomy; downhearted
Countenance (noun): one’s appearance, especially of the face
List 2
Copious (adj): in large amounts; abundant
Abhor (verb): to regard with disgust and hatred
Parochial (adj): relating to a church parish; OR having a limited or narrow outlook
(narrow-minded)
Ingratiating (adj): intending to gain approval by fawning (being overly nice with the intent
to gain something in return)
Corroborate (verb): to confirm
List 3
Calumny (noun): false and defamatory statements
Prodigious (adj): remarkably impressively great in extent, size or degree
Deposition (noun): a testimony taken down in writing under oath
Beguile (verb): to charm or enchant someone, usually in a deceptive way
Deference (noun): humble submission and respect
List 4
Qualms (noun): uneasy feelings or doubts
Slovenly (adj): messy, dirty, disheveled, unkept
Conciliatory: (adj): intending or likely to appease, pacify, or placate
Usurp (verb): take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
Relinquish (verb): to give up
List 5
Arbitrary (adj): based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or
system
Acquiesce (verb): accept something reluctantly but without protest
Transient (adj): lasting only for a short time, impermanent
Celestial (adj): heavenly
Impious (adj): not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
List 6
Calamity (noun): a disaster
Arduous (adj): involving or requiring strenuous effort, difficult and tiring
Insidious (adj): proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
Supplicate (verb): to ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
Importune (verb): to ask urgently or repeatedly
List 7
Aversion (noun): a strong dislike
Perturbed (adj): annoyed, agitated
Congenial (adj): suited to one’s needs or nature; agreeable
Pervade (verb): to spread through every part of
Sepulcher (noun): a tomb, burial chamber, or grave
List 8
Ornery (adj): bad-tempered and combative
Brazen (adj): bold without shame
Careen (verb): move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specific direction
Sublime (adj): of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
Addled (adj): unable to think clearly; confused
List 9
Illustrious (adj): well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Forlorn (adj): pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
Spry (adj): active, lively
Caveat (noun): specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
Adage (noun): a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
List 10
Mar (verb): impair the appearance of; disfigure
Frenetic (adj): fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way; frantic
Furtive (adj): sneaky
Reproach (verb): address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or
disappointment
Supercilious (adj): suggesting a belief that one is superior to another: arrogant
List 11
Effeminate (adj): feminine; unmanly
Indredulous (adj): skeptical, unbelieving
Deft (adj): neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements
Peremptory (adj): insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a
brutesquely imperious way (a peremptory order)
Innuendo (noun): an allusive remark or hint, typically suggestive or belittling one.
List 12
Prodigality (noun): the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful, extravagance in
spending
Vehemently (adverb): in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling
Vacuous (adj) having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless
Credulity (noun): a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Punctilious (adj): showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
