1. amble-1 POS- verb Derived from: Latin ambulare, “to walk”
Definition: to move with an easy gait; to engage in a leisurely walk.

2. courteous-2
POS- Adjective Derived from: Old French word courteis, meaning "court."
Definition:
marked by respect for and consideration of others.

3. entity-3 POS- Noun Derived from: The Latin verb esse means "to be."
Definition: something that has separate and distinct existence

4. abundance-4
POS- noun Derived from: the Latin verb abundare, meaning "to be present in large numbers."
Definition: an ample quantity

5. malevolent-5
POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin adverb male meaning “badly,” and the root volens, “to wish, to want.”
Definition: having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred

6. morbid-6
POS-adjective Derived from: from morbus, the Latin word for "disease."
Definition: characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings

7. inordinate-7
POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word inordinatus, which is comprised of the prefix in- ("not") and the root ordinare, meaning "to arrange
Definition: exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.

8. resist-8
POS- verb Derived From: from the Latin word resistere, which is comprised of the prefix re- ("against') and the root sistere, meaning "to stand."
Definition: to withstand the force or effect of

9. vain-9 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word vanus, meaning "empty."
Definition: having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; conceited

10. contemporary-10
POS- noun or adjective Derived from: Latin prefix con- ("together") and the root tempus, meaning "time."
Definition: happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time.

11. inconspicuous-11
POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word inconspicuus, which is comprised of the prefix in- ("not") and the root conspicere, meaning "to get sight of."
Definition: not readily noticeable

12. rudiment-12
POS- noun Derived from: Latin word rudimentum, meaning "beginning."
Definition: a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill

13. antagonize-13
POS- verb Derived from: Greek word antagonizesthai. It is comprised of the prefix anti- ("against") and the root agonizesthai, meaning "to struggle."
Definition: to incur or provoke the hostility of.

14. edification-14
POS- noun Derived from: the Latin word a spiritual place aedificare, meaning "to instruct or improve spiritually."
Definition: to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; uplift; enlighten; inform

15. resignation-15
POS- noun Derived from: Latin verb signare, meaning "to seal or mark," is the root of many words in English, such as assign, design, and resign -- from which the noun resignation comes.
Definition: an act or instance of giving up without resistance; surrender.

16. venerable- 16
POS- adjective Derived from: Latin verb venerari, meaning "to worship, adore."
Definition: worthy of reverence or respect by virtue of dignity, character, position, or age.

17. succinct-17
POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word succinctus, meaning (are you ready?) "
Definition: marked by compact precise expression without wasted words.

18. oblivious-18 POS: adjective
Derived from: comes from the Latin word oblivisci, whose root verb -- livere means "to be black and blue”
Definition: lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness (usually used with "of” or “to”)

19. corrugated-19
POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb corrugare, meaning "to wrinkle."
Definition: formed or shaped into wrinkles or folds or into alternating ridges and grooves.

20. fluctuation-20
POS- noun Derived from: Latin verb fluctuare, meaning "to flow, wave."
Definition: a state of shifting back and forth uncertainly.

21. indigenous-21
POS- adjective Derived from: The Latin word indigena, meaning "native,"
Definition: having originated in and being produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment.

22. cynical-22
POS-adjective Derived from: the Latin word cynicus, meaning "like a dog."
Definition: a fault-finding critic; one who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest.

23. temerity-23
POS- noun Derived from: the Old High German word demar, meaning "darkness," which then became the Latin adverb temere, meaning "blindly, recklessly"
Definition: unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition; rashness; recklessness.

24. unmitigated-24
POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb mitigare, meaning "to soften."
Definition:not lessened; unrelieved. being so definitely stated as to offer little chance of change or relief

25. devout-25
POS- adjective Derived from: Latin verb devovere, which is comprised of the prefix de- (in this case, an intensifier of the root) and the root vovere, meaning "to vow."
Definition: devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises.

26. duress-26
POS- noun Derived from: the Latin word durus, meaning "hard,"
Definition: forcible restraint or restriction.

27. impertinence-27
POS- noun Derived from: the Latin verb impertinere, which is comprised of the prefix im- ("not") and the root pertinere, meaning "to belong."
Definition: given to or characterized rudeness.

28. disengage-28
POS- verb Derived from: the Anglo-French word engager, meaning "to pledge."
Definition: to release or detach oneself; withdraw.

29. hone-29
POS- verb Derived from: the Old Norse word hein, meaning "whetstone.” A whetstone was used to sharpen tools
Definition: to make more acute, intense, or effective.

30. abruptly-30
POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb abrumpere, meaning "to break off."
Definition: characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning