Vocab #16

large departure or migration

Foreign; unfamiliar or unusual

convenient to one's interest; means to an end

clever trick to deceive or outwit

temporary solution

use to the greatest possible advantage

impressive or successful preformance/plan

make clear; explain or analyze in detail

describe or portray precisely

make up with the intention of deceiving

false accusation; fabricated

not serious, playful or humorous

mischievous; playful

subject to erratic or capricious behavior

curious or unusual to provoke dry amusement

in an ironic, flippant, or insincere way

exact copy; reproduced exactly

one who is similar to their parents

false or mistaken idea

grammatical or behavioral mistake

get to the bottom of, to understand; six feet

find by careful searching

discover by guess or intuition

foolish, stupid, or absurd

lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

foolish, unreasonable, or out of place; ridiculous

intelligently analytical and clear-thinking

possible; both doable and workable

impossible in practice to do or carry out; not sensible / realistic

pretend or give a false appearance of

behave deceptively

something deceptive or deluding

the real thing, the genuine article

very appropriately chosen; suitable in the circumstances

proper; appropriate

flattering a person's appearance

object thought to protect against bad or bring good luck

state of being preoccupied or engrossed with something

idea or desire that dominates the mind; an obsession

idea, custom, or institution held to be above criticism

kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship

violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner

wealthy, powerful person

conference or meeting

prohibited by social or religious customs

stolen goods, especially private property

bump on a ski slope formed by the repeated turns of skiers over the same path

tax or duty

outcast

meeting of members of a political party

huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution

words causing confusion or bewilderment

lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

filled with intense but unexpressed anger

loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

suppress (a feeling)

dispense or allot justice

dark-skinned

patiently refrain

abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious

caused by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress

overly suspicious or anxious

residing beyond or outside the ordinary senses

mental disorder where one has two different personalities

failure to adapt to societal standards

relating to phenomena that are inexplicable by natural laws

affected by a mental illness that disconnects one from reality

shy, reticent person

outgoing, overtly expressive person

person who is abnormally anxious about their health

emotional, mental, or physical exhaustion