S1 Vocab

1. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
3. existing in possibility
9. characterized by violent emotions or behavior
12. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
14. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
16. concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
17. a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
18. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
22. cleverly amusing in tone
23. come out into view, as from concealment
24. marked by precise accordance with details
25. extremely steep
30. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
32. enduring strength and energy
33. the basic structure or features of a system or organization
34. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
4. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
5. obvious to the eye or mind
6. not clearly understood or expressed
7. actions that cause great irritation or a feeling of annoyance
8. restore to good health or strength
10. immaculately clean and unused
11. great coolness and composure under strain
13. allowing light to pass through diffusely
15. expel, as if by official decree
19. decrease in size, extent, or range
20. move fast
21. suppress or crush completely
26. withdrawn from society one who lives in solitude
27. without revealing one's identity
28. tending to vanish like vapor
29. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
31. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force