English Vocab List 1

Nonentity

something that doesn't exist, non-being

Rue

to regret

Hoot

to shout or laugh, a shout or laugh

Dessicate

to dry up

Penchant

a craving

Sheepish

shy, bashful, embarrassed

Mottled

marked with spots of different colors

Incongruity

lacking harmony, unsuitable

Harrowing

tormenting, terrifying

Presage

an omen, a foreboding statement that gives a warning

Pinnacle

a lofty peak, the highest point of development or achievement

Unpretentious

free from ostentation or elegance

Unobtrusive

not blatant or aggressive

Grimace

a distortion of face

Paltry

almost worthless, inferior

Novice

a beginner, a person in a new position

Cynic

a person who denies the sincerity of people's motivations

Sleuth

a detective

Replete

full of, filled with

Feisty

full of nervous energy

Garble

to distort or confuse