1. Vocabulary List #5
By: Lexxus Johnson

2. Feign Fān Verb Other forms of the word: feigner (noun)
Feigningly (adverb)
Definition: pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)
Example: The man feigned nervousness when told by a coworker that he may be getting fired.
A good way to remember: When you feign an injury you are faking it.

3. Indolence ˈindələns noun Other forms of the word: indolently (adverb)
Definition: avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example: His indolence stopped him from going farther in his job
A good way to remember: Indolence is the opposite of Exerting energy

4. Abhorrence abˈhôrəns noun Other forms of the word: Abhor (verb)
Definition: a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing
Example: His abhorrence for any culture other than his own led him to discriminate against others.
A good way to remember: Abhorrence for something is to have hatred for it.

5. Malign məˈlīn adjective
Other forms of the word: maligner (noun) malignly (adverb)
Definition: evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
Example: A malign rumor about the teacher may have led to her dismissal.
A good way to remember: Malign has the same meaning as malevolent.

6. Evanescent Other forms of the word: evanescence (noun)
ˌevəˈnesənt
adjective
Other forms of the word: evanescence (noun)
evanescently (adverb)
Definition: Vanishing or likely to disappear
Example: There is nothing more glorious than the evanescent beauty of a sunset.
A good way to remember: The VAN in vanishing is also in Evanescent