Vocabulary Study Notes

An extremely bad or hopeless situation, often the worst or most miserable kind of situation.

Someone who believes that it's impossible to know whether God exists or not.

A false story or rumor intended to deceive people.

Involvement in or association with a wrongdoing or crime.

Abandoned, neglected, or not cared for; not doing your job responsibly.

A speech or piece of writing that angrily attacks someone or something.

A model or figure of a person, often made to express anger or protest.

To cause to lose faith in something, to make uncertain.

The weakening or shrinking of muscles or body parts due to lack of use.

A strong, protective place or person that works to keep people or ideas safe.

Showing a high level of skill, perfection, or excellence.

Able to produce a lot of growth, life, or ideas.

An official order or rule given by someone in authority that must be followed.

Something that exists only in your imagination, not real.

To collect, gather, or earn something through effort.

A different or unusual way of behaving or thinking that's specific to one person or group.

Public shame or embarrassment.

About to happen very soon.

Ordinary and boring, without anything exciting.

Slight difference that may be hard to notice but is still important.

Showing too much pride or confidence, often in an arrogant way.

A strong liking or preference for something.

A state of confusion and disorder, where things are out of place.

A nicer way to say something unpleasant or embarrassing.

An urgent need or situation requiring immediate action.

Floating debris or wreckage, especially after a shipwreck.

Done very quickly and with a lot of energy, often by someone in a hurry.

To gather small pieces of information bit by bit.

To complain or grumble, often about something minor.

To put someone in prison.

Funny or playful, often making jokes.

So silly or absurd that it seems unbelievable.

To annoy someone.

Related to money or financial matters.

Lacking courage or bravery.

Lying down flat on your back.

The ability to do something quickly; swiftness.

Acting in a sneaky or dishonest way to get what you want.

A strategic plan where someone gives up something at first to gain an advantage later.

A time in the past that was peaceful and happy.

Overly dramatic or emotional, often to get attention.

Something that can cause fires or stir up strong emotions like anger.

A situation with a lot of confusion, violence, or chaos.

Being nearsighted, both in vision and in thinking, by not considering what the results of your actions will be.

Done or shown in a way that is clear and obvious, without trying to hide it.

A word or expression that is used to criticize or insult someone in a negative way.

Socially acceptable behavior; good manners.

Treating something sacred or important with disrespect.

Done immediately, without warning or going through the normal steps.

Someone who humbly asks or begs for something.

An object that people believe has magical powers to bring good luck or protection.

A formal legal accusation of a crime, or a strong criticism of something wrong.

So obvious and true that it cannot be doubted.

Happening occasionally with pauses or breaks.

A beginner or novice.

The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly.

Closely watching someone or something to ensure safety or catch wrongdoing.

Easily annoyed and impatient.

A distorted, unfair, or exaggerated version of something that makes it seem ridiculous.

Sharpness in noticing details or understanding quickly, especially in seeing, hearing, or thinking.

To describe or outline something clearly and in detail.

To dig up a buried body, usually for examination.

Describes people who lack purpose, organization, and responsibility, making them unlikely to be successful - often lazy, irresponsible, or unproductive.

Dark, cloudy, or difficult to see through or understand.

Evil, wicked, or dishonest, often with harmful intent.

Having a pleasantly spicy or sharp flavor, or being lively and interesting.

Existing from the very beginning.

Being close to someone or something, either in distance, time, or relationship.

Important and meaningful, dealing with real issues rather than unimportant details.

Unusual or unexpected, different from what is typical.

Describing a perfect world where everything is good, but it's usually unrealistic.

Using too many words, making something harder to understand.

Green with rich plant life.

Refers to a liquid that is thick and sticky.

Constantly finding fault or being overly critical. Like a picky bird, always finding flaws.

Clear and easy to understand. Like a well-organized story that makes sense.

To become thick and solid, like jelly. Like a liquid turning into a solid.

To imitate someone to achieve the same success. Like a student wanting to be like their role model.

A speech or writing that praises someone highly. Like a grand tribute.

To avoid something considered wrong or bad. Like avoiding unhealthy food.

Always wanting more and never satisfied. Like a bottomless pit.

Refusing to change your mind or agree with others. Like a stubborn bull.

Likely to cause anger or bad feelings. Like a hurtful rumor.