Vocabulary #12 English 11 Honors

1. fastidious (adjective) paying close attention to details; fussy Synonyms: meticulous; exacting

2. garner (verb) to gather; to acquire Synonym: collect

3. kismet (noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future Synonym: destiny; fate

4. paradigm (noun) a model or pattern for something that may be copied Synonym: example

5. debauchery (noun) bad or immoral behavior for selfish intent Synonym: self-indulgence

6. milieu (noun) the physical or social setting in which people live or things happen Synonym: environment

7. regress (verb) to move in a backward direction towards a worse condition Synonym: revert

8. bilious (adjective) having an ill-natured disposition Synonym: grouchy, bad-tempered

9. flaunt (verb) to show in an open way so others will notice Synonym: show-off; exhibit

10. gumption (noun) courage and confidence Synonym: common sense; sensibleness

11. halcyon (adjective) calm; pleasant Synonym: tranquil

12. saturnine (adjective) gloomy; sluggish Synonym: dreary

13. miscreant (noun) a person who does something illegal or morally wrong Synonym: criminal; villian

14. elicit (verb) to draw forth; to call forth Synonym: evoke

15. blandishment (noun) something used to coax or cajole Synonym: flattery