Vocabulary in Context - First 20 Words

1. Ambivalent– (adj.) conflicted or contradictory emotions about someone or something
2. Lucrative – (adj.) profitable, money-making
3. Obscured –  (v.) blocked; not easily seen
4. Demean – (v.) to humiliate or mortify
5. Disposition – (n.) the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal.
6. Avocation – (n.) a hobby or minor profession
7. Pacify – (v.)  restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm
8. Haven – (n.)  a place of safety or refuge
9. Incessant – (adj.)  continuing without pause or interruption
10. Flippant – (adj.) not showing a serious or respectful attitude
11. Digress - (v.) to leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
12. Fabricate – (v.) – to invent or concoct something, usually with deceitful intent
13. Endeavor – (n.) an attempt to achieve a goal
14. Amenable – (adj.) willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for
15. Emulate – (v.) – to imitate or copy
16. Scrutinize – (v.) to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
17. Pragmatic – (adj.) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
18. Assuage – (v.) to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
19. Succinct  - (adj.) (esp. of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed
20. Surreptitious – (adj.) – done in a secret or sneaky way