Ward No. 6 Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Ward No. 6

stucco (noun)

A fine plaster used for coating walls or molding into decorative shapes on building exteriors.

deportment (noun)

A person's bearing, manner, or way of carrying themselves.

repulsion (noun)

A strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

hitherto (adverb)

Until this time; up to the point being discussed.

profligacy (noun)

Reckless extravagance or immoral behavior; shameless dissoluteness.

avidity (noun)

Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm; a keen desire to consume or acquire.

morbid (adjective)

Characterized by an unhealthy or abnormal interest or preoccupation; not wholesome.

erysipelas (noun)

A bacterial skin infection causing painful, fiery-red rashes, common in unsanitary medical facilities before antiseptics.

niggardliness (noun)

Extreme stinginess or reluctance to spend; miserliness.

insinuating (adjective)

Moving or proceeding in a subtle, gradual, almost stealthy manner; gently creeping.

pedantically (adverb)

In an excessively concerned manner with minor details, rules, or formal accuracy.

pernicious (adjective)

Having a harmful or destructive effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

quackery (noun)

Fraudulent or dishonest medical practice; the promotion of unproven or bogus treatments.

transmutation (noun)

The act of changing or transforming one thing into another, especially in substance or nature.

privation (noun)

The state of lacking or being denied basic necessities, comforts, or pleasures.

partiality (noun)

A particular fondness or preference for something; bias toward a favored thing.

fortuitous (adjective)

Happening by accident or chance rather than by design.

superciliously (adverb)

In a manner that shows arrogant superiority and disdain; haughtily.

decanter (noun)

A glass container with a stopper, used for serving wine or spirits.

baize (noun)

A coarse, typically green felt fabric used to cover tables, especially in card rooms or studies.

sinecure (noun)

A position that requires little or no work but provides a salary; a comfortable, undemanding job.

condescending (adjective)

Displaying an attitude of patronizing superiority toward others.

impunity (noun)

Freedom from punishment, harm, or unpleasant consequences of an action.

scrupulously (adverb)

In a very careful, thorough, and attentive manner; with great concern for detail.

peremptorily (adverb)

In a commanding, domineering manner that allows no refusal or debate.

rankling (adjective)

Causing persistent irritation, bitterness, or resentment that festers over time.

apathetic (adjective)

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent.

lustreless (adjective)

Lacking brightness, shine, or vitality; dull and lifeless.