English 9 1st Tri wWords Revisited

condone

to allow it to continue

elude

to escape or avoid capture

tangible

something that can be touched or felt, something with a physical presence

zealous

to support something with great energy

palpable

a feeling so strong that other people notice it and can feel it around them

righteous

morally good and fair

venture

to say or do something in an uncertain way because it may be wrong, embarrassing or dangerous

Enveloped

something or someone that is wrapped up or covered by something.

Unchecked

something that is unrestrained or uncontrolled

Reprehensible

an action or behavior that is wrong and should be punished.

Covert

something or someone that is secretive or concealed

Introspective

someone who reflects on his own thoughts or feelings

Antagonism

strong dislike or hatred

Surly

someone who is grumpy or unpleasant

Dubious

someone who is doubting or an idea that is suspicious

Mortified

extremely embarrassed

Utopia

is an imaginary place where everything is perfect.

Dystopia

an imaginary world in which everything is awful and oppressive.

Interminable

something that feels like it will never end.

Impervious

something that can't be passed through or penetrated.

Insurmountable

something that can't be overcome or that feels like it cannot be conquered

stark

unpleasantly clear or very plain in appearance

bewilderment

a state of confusion

poised

ready to do something or for something that will happen very soon

reiterate

repeat yourself to make your point as clear as possible

exotic

strange, unusual or from another place

evanesce

to disappear gradually or fade away

imminent

something will happen very soon

infallibility

when someone is unable to do anything wrong

doggedness

being persistent or stubborn

precariously

done in a way that is unstable, dangerous or likely to fail

heresy

belief, statement or action that conflicts with what a group of people believe to be right.

ambivalence

feeling two conflicting emotions at the same time

compassion

feeling sympathy for someone and wanting to help

denotation

a word's definition

connotation

the feelings associated with the word