English Final exam vocabulary

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Fastidious

very attentive to or concerned about accuracy and detail

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Cajole

persuade by coaxing or flattery

Omniscient

knowing everything

Imminent

about to happen

Catharsis

relief from strong emotions

Congenial

pleasant because of a personality

Lament

a passionate expression of grief

Benevolent

well-meaning and kind

Chagrin

distress or embarrassment

Belligerent

aggressive, warring

Colloquial

informal, conversational spoken

incorrigible

not able to be correct, or improved

debilitate

make weak

Augment

increase, make bigger

Dire

very serious or urgent

Superfluous

unnecessary

Transient

temporary

Contempt

feeling that a person is worthless; not repected

Credible

trustworthy

Aghast

to be shocked; filled with horror

vicarious

acting or done for another

Callous

cruel disregard for others; harden

Malevolent

wishing to do evil towards others

hyperbole

exaggerating statements or claims not meant to be taken literally