Vocabulary List 19

Peruse (v)• To survey or

examine in detail

The class had to peruse through the periodicals to find enough information to do their research paper.

Admonish (v)• To urge to a duty

Jenny’s mother admonished her to clean her room because her boss was coming over for dinner.

Loquacious (adj)• Characterized by

excessive talk

The loquacious student thought he knew everything about skateboarding until he actually tried it.

Vile (adj)• Wretchedly bad

The bird didn’t realize how vile of an act he had just committed.

Conjecture(n)• Expression of a theory

Adam had to make a conjecture of who was blinding him. He thought it was Ashley.

Vendetta (n)• A prolonged

and bitter feud

The Hatfield and McCoy vendetta has been going on for a very long time.

Extricate (v)• Release from

entanglement

The firefighters had to extricate the family from the car after the violent car accident.

Passé (adj)• No longer

fashionable

This dress was once very fashionable but it is now considered very passé.

Incessant (adj)• Continuing

without interruption

The incessant emails never stopped because she always to apologize for the previous email.

Conventional (adj)• Conforming to

accepted standards

Joe’s putting style wasn’t as conventional as everyone else's but the results spoke for themselves.

Prima Donna (n)• A temperamental

person

Paris Hilton is considered a Prima Donna because of her many stunts with the public.

Nonpartisan (adj)• Not controlled by

a political party

Many politicians look for the nonpartisan vote to get elected

during each election.