AHHH TAKE TJIS VOCABULARY TY # Superfluous - unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Example: The extra decorations were superfluous and only cluttered the room. # Perfunctory - carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. Example: The student’s essay was perfunctory and lacked depth. # Quixotic - exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Example: His quixotic dreams of becoming a rock star were dashed when he couldn’t even play a basic chord. # Pernicious - having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Example: The pernicious effects of pollution on our environment are becoming increasingly apparent. # Tenacious - tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. Example: The climber’s tenacious grip on the rock allowed him to make it to the summit. # Sanguine - optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Example: Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine and believed that things would work out in the end. # Nonplussed - surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react. Example: The CEO was nonplussed when her proposal was rejected by the board. # Nefarious - wicked or criminal. Example: The villain’s nefarious plan was foiled by the hero. # Equanimity - mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Example: The surgeon displayed equanimity during the high-pressure operation. # Ameliorate - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. Example: The company took steps to ameliorate the working conditions of its employees.