List 4 English 3 HN Unit 1, List 2 Vocabulary

ambulatory- adjective able to walk about and not bedridden; of, relating to, or adapted to walking Amanda and Joan decided upon an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.

arduous- adjective requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous Rolling the fallen log uphill to the camp fire was turning out to be an arduous undertaking.

usurpation- noun an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure; illegal seizure and occupation of a throne Russians had no choice but face his final decision; his usurpation of political power is sickly humiliating. All government action is not a usurpation of individual freedom—it's a matter of striking the right balance.

ingenious- adjective characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction; cleverly inventive or resourceful Smart phones have become ingenious machines, a necessary tool used in our everyday lives.

insidious- adjective intended to entrap or beguile; stealthily treacherous or deceitful Cancer is the most pernicious, insidious, disgusting disease of life.

endeavor- verb verb (used without object) verb (used with object) to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed. verb (used with object) to attempt; try He endeavors to keep things neat in his apartment.

infidel- noun a person who has no religious faith; unbeliever Those who did not regularly attend church during the Puritan era were considered to be infidels.

subjugation- noun the act, fact, or process of subjugating, or bringing under control; enslavement The subjugation of the American Indians happened across the country.

tenure- noun the holding or possessing of anything; status granted to an employee, usually after a probationary period, indicating that the position or employment is permanent After she served three years as an inductee professor, the committee decided to offer her a tenured position.

mortification- noun a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect Helen could only stare in sheer mortification as the rest of the class snickered at the picture of her mother picking her nose.

remonstrate- verb to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval Both Hames and Church took to Twitter to remonstrate with the media mogul, demanding an apology.

acquiesce- verb to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent Nathan ultimately decided to acquiesce, halfheartedly, in Robert’s business plan.

Vocab. List 4 QZ Word Bank Ambulatory Arduous Usurpation Ingenious Insidious Endeavor Infidel Subjugation Tenure Mortification Remonstrate Acquiesce