High School Vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

phenomena - Although it seemed like a fad a few years ago, Twitter has evolved into a phenomena with more than 200 million users.

observable event

intermittent - The forecast is for intermittent rain.

appearing from time to time

manifest - Their sadness was manifest in their faces.

appear, become evident

integrate - Many immigrants have found it difficult to integrate into American culture.

combine; unify

chronic - Inflation has become a chronic condition in the economy.

constant; habitual

conviction - Trust your gut, stand by your convictions, and never feel pressured to compromise your values for short-term gains.

a strong belief

regress - In certain circumstances, people sometimes regress to childlike behavior.

moving backward or returning to an earlier less advanced condition

imperceptible - These changes will be imperceptible to most people.

in such a slight way as to be almost unnocticed

impede - He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations.

block or obstruct

ebb - His popularity began to ebb.

lessening or weakening

poignant - Especially poignant is a closing scene set at Israel’s Holocaust museum.

emotionally moving; touching

autonomy - The Catalans take the matter of their language very seriously; it is an outward indication of their autonomy, of their distinction from the rest of Spain.

the power or right of self-government

expedite - The company hired extra workers to expedite the shipping process and get packages delivered sooner.

to make something happen faster or more quickly

vindicate - After reviewing the evidence, the judge vindicated her, proving she wasn’t responsible for the accident.

to prove that someone is right or innocent after they have been blamed or doubted

obscure - The meaning of the old poem was so obscure that even the teacher had trouble explaining it.

something that is not well-known or is difficult to understand

derogatory - The coach warned the players not to use any derogatory comments during the game, as it could lead to penalties.

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something

belligerent - The belligerent student kept arguing with the teacher even after being asked to calm down.

being aggressive, hostile, or ready to fight

indigenous - The indigenous tribes of the Amazon have lived in the rainforest for thousands of years, long before modern explorers arrived.

people, plants, or animals that are native to a particular place or region, having been there for a long time

nuisance - The loud music coming from the neighbor's house became a real nuisance, making it hard for Sarah to concentrate on her homework.

Something that causes inconvenience or annoyance

suppress - The coach tried to suppress his excitement after the team won the championship, wanting the players to stay focused on their next challenge.

to put an end to something by force or to prevent something from being expressed or known

adequate - The school provided adequate resources for students to complete their assignments, ensuring everyone had the tools they needed to succeed.

enough or satisfactory to meet a particular need or requirement

favorable - The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor concert, with clear skies and a gentle breeze

Approval, to the advantage of someone or something.

characteristic - One characteristic of a great leader is the ability to listen to others and make everyone feel valued.

typical of a particular person, place, or thing

ascend - As the sun began to rise, the hot air balloon started to ascend higher into the sky, offering breathtaking views of the landscape below.

To go up, climb, rise up through the air

grateful - After receiving support from her friends during a tough time, Maria felt incredibly grateful for their kindness and encouragement.

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

process - There is a process for changing a tire.

1) the steps to doing something 2) to come to an understanding about something

source - What is the source of your information? Where did you get that info?

where something comes from

conclude - Because you are happy, I conclude you had a good time even though the party concluded early.

form an opinion : end or finish

quote - Can I get a quote for how much this car will cost?

1) to say what someone else said 2) to tell someone approximately how much something will cost

summary - There is a summary of the book on Youtube. It tells you what the book was about.

brief statement of the main points of something

publish - I've worked really hard on gathering all this info and now I'm going to publish it in a blog post.

to make information available to people

topic - What topic are you interested in?

a subject

draft - This first try will just be a draft. We can make it better later.

the version you make before you make the final version

edit - I need to edit this video. It's too long.

to change, usually a document or a video

revise - Once you revise your paper, it will be easier to read.

to change and make better