1. American Literature Menzella/Zungoli
Final Exam Vocabulary

2. Altruistic
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

3. Apathetic
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

4. Conscientious
wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

5. Defer
put off

6. Discreet
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage

7. Fortuitous
: happening by chance
: having or showing
good luck

8. Futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

9. Gaudy
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

10. Imminent
about to happen

11. Incessant
continuing without pause or interruption

12. Juxtapose
place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

13. Malicious
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

14. Monotonous
dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest

15. Obstinant
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

16. Ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious

17. Placid
not easily upset or excited

18. Pompous
affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

19. Reproach
address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

20. Retribution
the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter

21. Serene
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

22. Supercilious
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

23. Tactless
Having or showing a lack of adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with difficult issues

24. Undermine
Damage or weaken

25. Vicarious
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

26. Zeal
Enthusiastic