English Vocab

Expedient

adjective:
1. (of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
2. (of an action) suitable or appropriate.
noun
1. a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.

Dulcet

adjective:
(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Indolent

: adjective
1. wanting to avoid activity or exertion: lazy
2. (of a disease) causing little or no pain; (especially of an ulcer) slow to develop, progress, or heal; persistent.

Candor

noun:
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
Related: Candid (the adjective form)

Quell

verb:
1. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
2. subdue or silence someone.
3. suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one)

Reprieve

noun:
1. a cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
verb
1. cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death)

Unequivocally

adverb:
in a way that leaves no doubt.

Evade

verb:
1. escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
2. (of an abstract thing) elude (someone)
3. avoid giving a direct answer to (a question)

Redoubtable

adjective:
(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

Epiphany

noun:
1. a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.
2. a moment of sudden revelation or insight.
3. the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Quandary

noun:
1. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
2. a difficult situation; a practical dilemma.

Ostensible

adj:
1. outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended:
2. apparent, evident, or conspicuous: