April Morning Vocab

Indignation

n - anger or annoyance because somebody or something seems unfair or unreasonable

Discourse

n - serious discussion about something between people or groups

Inherent

adj - unable to be considered separately from the nature of something because of being innate or characteristic

Embellish

v - to make an account or description more interesting by inventing or exaggerating details

Inordinately

adv - excessive or exceeding limits

Theology

n - a religious theory, school of thought, or system of belief

Preamble

n - a section at the beginning of a speech, report, or formal document that explains the purpose of what follows

Inviolate

adj - kept pure, untouched, or unblemished

Cantankerous

adj - difficult to work or get along with

Belligerent

adj - hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war

Adamant

adj - very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

Melancholy

n - thoughtful or gentle sadness

Morbid

adj - showing a strong interest in unpleasant or gloomy subjects such as death, murder, or accidents

Enamored

v - to be filled with love or delight

Impertinence

n - a disrespectful action or comment

Incumbent

adj - necessary as a result of a duty, responsibility, or obligation (formal)

Muster

v - to bring together a group of soldiers or the members of a crew for a particular reason, for example, inspection, or assembly

Salient

adj - particularly relevant

Tirade

n - a long angry speech, usually of criticism or denunciation

Crescendo

n - the climax of an increase in volume or intensity

Bluster

v - to speak loudly, arrogantly