Blueprep Vocab 600 - Level 8 PDF

(verb) To make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; ameliorate improve. The new policy aimed to ameliorate the living conditions of low-income families. (adjective) Characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly. amicable...

(verb) To make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; ameliorate improve. The new policy aimed to ameliorate the living conditions of low-income families. (adjective) Characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly. amicable Despite their differences, the two leaders maintained an amicable relationship. (noun) A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another. The novel's plot built upon the antecedents established in the previous chapter. antecedent (adjective) Preceding in time or order. The antecedent events provided context for the current situation. (noun) The highest point or part of something; the vertex. apex The team reached the apex of its success with the championship win. (adjective) Having or showing a friendly, generous, sympathetic, or benevolent warmhearted nature. The benevolent king was beloved by his subjects for his kindness. (adjective) Unrestrained by convention or propriety; shameless and bold. brazen The politician's brazen disregard for the law shocked the public. (adjective) Having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision. clairvoyant The clairvoyant psychic claimed to foresee future events. (noun) A person who possesses this power. The alleged clairvoyant offered to read the skeptic's fortune. (adjective) Jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated. concerted The concerted efforts of the volunteers made the event a success. (adjective) Tending to promote or assist; contributive to. conducive The quiet library atmosphere was conducive to studying. (noun) An expert judge in matters of taste. connoisseur The wine connoisseur could identify the vintage with a single sip. (verb) To form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner. To devise or plot. contrive The clever student contrived a plan to ace the exam.  (noun) A paradoxical, insoluble, or difficult problem; a dilemma. conundrum The detective faced the conundrum of solving the locked-room mystery. (noun) The attainment of the highest point, as of achievement or development. culmination The championship game was the culmination of the team's hard work. (noun) A downfall; a complete failure. debacle The poorly planned festival turned into a debacle, disappointing attendees. (adjective) Having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities. decentralized The decentralized organization allowed for more autonomy among its branches. (verb) To entrust or commit to another. The busy executive delegated tasks to his capable assistant. delegate (noun) A person designated to act for or represent another or others. The delegate represented her country at the international conference. (verb) To take exception; to object. demur The skeptical scientist demurred when presented with the unsubstantiated claim. (verb) To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible. denounce The activist denounced the corrupt politician's actions. (noun) The act of digressing; a wandering from the main subject in discourse or digression writing. The professor's lecture was full of interesting digressions. (verb) To perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; to see discern or understand as separate and distinct. The art critic could discern the painter's unique style. (verb) To drive away by or as if by scattering; to cause to vanish. dispel The scientist sought to dispel the misconception about the theory. (adjective) Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated. dogmatic The dogmatic preacher refused to consider alternative viewpoints. (adjective) Composed of various styles, ideas, or sources. eclectic The museum's eclectic collection featured art from various cultures.  (verb) To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of. enervate The oppressive heat enervated the hikers, sapping their energy. (adjective) Lasting a very short time; transient. ephemeral The mayfly's lifespan is ephemeral, lasting only a day. (adjective) Tending to vanish like vapor; fleeting. evanescent The evanescent beauty of the sunset captivated the photographers. (verb) To raise in rank, honor, power, character, quality, etc.; to elevate. exalt The poem aimed to exalt the simple joys of everyday life. (adjective) Excessively ornate or intricate. florid The author's florid prose was filled with elaborate descriptions. (adjective) Luckless; unfortunate. hapless The hapless protagonist stumbled from one misfortune to another. (adjective) Having habits or behaviors that are peculiar or unique to an individual. idiosyncratic The artist's idiosyncratic style set him apart from his contemporaries. (verb) To interfere with or slow the progress of. impede The heavy traffic impeded the ambulance's progress. (adjective) Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious. inscrutable The Mona Lisa's inscrutable smile has intrigued viewers for centuries. (adjective) Providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration. inspirational The coach's inspirational speech motivated the team to victory. (verb) To insert between other things or parts; to interpose. interject The student interjected with a question during the lecture. (verb) To mourn deeply; to express sorrow or regret for. The poet lamented the loss of innocence in the modern world. lament (noun) A crying out in grief; a wailing. The widow's lament echoed through the funeral hall. (noun) A public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives. manifesto The rebellious artist's manifesto called for a new era of creative freedom. (adjective) Of or relating to the world; worldly as opposed to spiritual or mundane heavenly. The mundane tasks of daily life can be both comforting and tedious.  (adjective) Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. nuanced The actor's nuanced portrayal brought depth to the complex character. (verb) To make invalid; to make legally void. nullify The new evidence nullified the previous theory. (adjective) Adhering to accepted or traditional beliefs. orthodox The orthodox religion adhered to traditional beliefs and practices. (adjective) Characterized by a pretentious or conspicuous display intended to impress others. ostentatious The celebrity's ostentatious lifestyle was a stark contrast to her humble beginnings. (adjective) Open and observable; not hidden or secret. overt The protesters made their demands overt through clear and direct statements. (noun) Smallness of quantity; scarcity. paucity The paucity of resources hindered the project's progress. (verb) To pass into or through every part of; to pervade. permeate The aroma of freshly baked bread permeated the kitchen. (adjective) Serenely free of interruption or disturbance. placid The placid lake reflected the tranquil sky like a mirror. (adjective) Having a composed and self-assured manner; marked by balance and readiness for action. poised The gymnast remained poised on the balance beam, executing each move with grace. (verb) To assume or claim as true, existent, or necessary. The researcher postulated a link between the two phenomena. postulate (noun) An unproved statement or supposition. The physicist's postulate challenged the accepted theory. (adjective) Practical as opposed to idealistic. pragmatic The pragmatic solution addressed the problem efficiently. (noun) Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to precedent authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same or an analogous kind. The court ruling set a precedent for future cases.  (adjective) Characterized by willful intent and a measure of forethought; premeditated planned. The criminal's actions were premeditated, showing clear intent. (noun) An exclusive or special right, power, or privilege. prerogative It is the artist's prerogative to interpret the subject as they see fit. (noun) Lavish abundance; a great amount. profusion The garden was a profusion of colorful blooms. (adjective) Wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet. prudent The prudent investor diversified her portfolio to minimize risk. (verb) To give up, refuse, or resign by formal declaration. renounce The disgraced politician renounced his position and retired from public life. (verb) To criticize or blame. The teacher reproached the student for not turning in the assignment. reproach (noun) An expression of rebuke or disapproval. He faced his mother's reproach after failing the exam. (verb) To refuse to accept or support; to reject. repudiate The scientist repudiated the flawed study and its conclusions. (verb) To oppose successfully; to defeat the hopes or aspirations of. thwart The hero thwarted the villain's evil plan at the last moment. (adjective) Not characterized by pretension or an attempt to impress; modest. unpretentious The cozy, unpretentious café was a local favorite. (noun) Active strength or force of body or mind. vigor The athlete's vigor and determination were evident in her performance. (adjective) Difficult to control or predict because of willful or perverse behavior. wayward The wayward youth often found himself in trouble with the law.