Sophomore Vocab. List 2

Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)

The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Having a red or flushed complexion.

Cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.

Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Endless (often used hyperbolically)

Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end.

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Peel the skin off (a corpse or carcass)

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.