Vocab List 1 (10th)

interminable

• tiresomely long; seemingly without end

• brief and concise

• quickly finished

• easily forgotten

revel

• take delight in

• feel indifferent about

• express discontent

• avoid engagement

ornate

• made in a simple shape or plain

• made in an intricate shape or decorated with patterns

• made of rough materials

• made in a circular shape

taut

• pulled or drawn tight

• loose and relaxed

• soft and flexible

• heavy and cumbersome

homage

• respectful deference

• disrespectful behavior

• indifference

• mockery

exquisite

• delicately beautiful

• rough and unattractive

• ordinary and plain

• coarse and unrefined

convoluted

• highly complex; difficult to follow

• simple and straightforward

• clear and concise

• easy to understand

resplendent

• having great beauty

• lacking color

• dull and lifeless

• ordinary and plain

unimpeded

• not slowed or prevented

• hindered or obstructed

• delayed or postponed

• restricted or limited

spasmodic

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions

• characterized by smooth and controlled movements

• relating to a state of calm and relaxation

• involving rapid and continuous motion