| 41. Vigilant (adj.)-alertly watchful especially to avoid danger. Sent.- The FBI keeps constent vigilence over the american people. Source- Mr. Maite said it during class. Etymology-Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to keep watch, stay awake, from vigil awake |
| 42.Eccentric (adj.)- deviating from an established or usual pattern or style. Deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways. Sent.- The dog had a eccentric fondeness of ketchup, but no one knew why. Source- In my french book. Etymology-Middle English, from Medieval Latin eccentricus, from Greek ekkentros, from ex out of + kentron center |
| 45.Melodramatic(adj.)-of, relating to, or characteristic of melodrama. Sent.- She acted very melodramatic about getting a B+. Source- It was in the list of moods at imood.com Etymology-None given. |
| 44.Miffed (trans. verb)-to put into an ill humor, to offend. Sent.- She miffed to boy when she said he was too tall. Source- It was in the list of moods at imood.com Etymology-None given. |
| 43. Apathy(noun)- lack of feeling or emotion. Neutral, no falling on either side of the subject. Sent.- She felt a strong sense of apathy towards the subject, because she didn't want to get involved. Source- Subsitute for english told us about it. Etymology-Greek apatheia, from apathEs without feeling, from a- + pathos emotion. |
| 46. Perilous (adj) � involving exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost Sent.- It was a perilous journey to cross the ocean, for it was filled with icebergs. Source- Stole it from someone's vocab. list ;) Etymology- From the Middle English, from Old French, from Latin periculum |
| 49) Solace (noun) � comfort in trouble Sent.-Knowing that her husband died a hero, brought the widow solace. Source- It was on one of thepages on the planner. Etymology-Middle English solas, from Old French, from Latin solacium, from solari to console |
| 48) Expatiate (Verb) - to move about freely or at will : wander Sent. - After riding on the horse for several hours, getting a chance to expatite was appreciated. Source- Borrowed it from someone's list. Etymology- Latin exspatiatus, past participle of exspatiari to wander, digress, from ex- + spatium space, course |
| 50. petulant (adj) characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor; peevish Sent.- She was being petulant with her saracstic remark. Source- Borrowed it Etymology: L or Middle French; Middle French, from Latin petulant-, petulans; akin to Latin petere to go to, attack, seek |