Vocabulary Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Trotted: Moved at a speed faster than walking, slower than running. Often used to describe animals like horses, or brisk human movement.

• Executive: A person managing or administering a business/organization. Related to carrying out decisions, laws, or plans.

• Exuded: Released or emitted something, often a quality (e.g., confidence, charm) or substance (e.g., liquid) noticeably.

• Contrasting: Showing differences or distinctions; opposing.

• Precarious: Not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain.

• Obnoxious: Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying.

• Norm: A standard, pattern, or typical behavior/expectation in a group or society.

• Conjured: Summoned (often magically or imaginatively) or brought to mind; created something as if by magic.

• Duly: In a proper/appropriate manner; as expected or required.

• Astounding: Extremely surprising or amazing.

• Paled (in comparison): Seemed less impressive, important, or significant compared to something else.

• Pique: Feeling of irritation/resentment due to a slight or insult; to stimulate interest or curiosity.

• Merits: Inherent qualities/value; worthiness or excellence; to deserve or earn something.

• Archaic: Belonging to an earlier/ancient time; outdated.

• Go-getter: Highly ambitious, energetic, and determined individual aggressively pursuing goals.

• Affixed: Attached, stuck, or fastened to something.

• Painstakingly: With great care and attention to detail

• Trusty: Reliable, dependable, or faithful.

• Conservative: Favoring traditional views or values; resistant to change (in politics, maintaining established institutions/practices).

• Avail: To be of use/benefit; to take advantage of an opportunity. (e.g., "to no avail," means without success)

• Wallow: To immerse oneself in something (e.g., mud or water, literally). To indulge in or dwell on emotions (e.g., self pity) (figuratively).

• Dejected: Feeling sad, depressed, or dispirited.