Vocabulary #4

accede- verb
assent or agree to a demand, request, or treatyEx: They had to accede to the budget proposal.
brandish- verbwave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitementEx: He would brandish his hands every time they fought. 

comprise- verbconsist of; be made up ofEx: The recipe comprised of eggs, onion and tomato. 
deft- adjectiveneatly skillful and quick in one's movementsEx: He had a very deft manner while he was working. 
destitute- adjectivewithout the basic necessities of life Ex: It's sad when people ending up destitute and living on the streets.
explicit- adjectivestated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubtEx: I knew she was telling the truth by the explicit explanations she responded with. 
extirpate- verbroot out and destroy completelyEx: Hitler tried to extirpate The Jews. 
inopportune- adjectiveoccurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate timeEx: My sister came home at a very inopportune time during the night. 
ironic- adjectiveusing or characterized by ironyEx: It was ironic that his middle name is the same as my grandfathers. 
musty- adjectivehaving a stale, moldy, or damp smellEx: The cheese smelled very musty, so I threw it away.  
officious- adjectiveassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial mattersEx: She tried to officiously run the group, but the members voted her out. 
ominous- adjectivegiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspiciousEx: The fog ominously rolled in over the ocean and mountain tops. 
pinnacle-  nouna high, pointed piece of rockverbset on or as if on a pinnacleEx: My life feels as if I'm balancing on a pinnacle. 
premeditated- verbthink out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehandEx: The robber was now being charged with premeditated murder. 
rampant- adjective(esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading uncheckedEx: There was a rampant rumor going around the school. 
solace- nouncomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadnessEx: My boyfriend knows I'm upset when he wraps his arms around me with solace.  
stately- adjectivehaving a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearanceEx: She walks around stately with confidence. 
supple- adjective
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexibleEx: My agenda is very supple this week. 
suppress- verbforcibly put an end toEx: I just had to suppress our friendship because of her actions. 
venal- adjective
showing or motivated by susceptibility to briberyEx: She venally accepted the challenge when she heard about the reward. 

Vocabulary List #3

Accomplice: a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing 

Ex. The robber had an accomplice to complete the bank robbery successfully.

Annihilate: to utterly destroy

Ex. The Twin Towers were annihilated on September 11, 2001.

Arbitrary: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system: 

Ex. We made an arbitrary decision to go out to dinner before the game.

Brazen: shameless or impudent 

Ex. Miley Cyrus had a very brazen attitude at the VMA's.

Catalyst: a person or thing that quickly causes change 

Ex. The dropping of the bomb was a major catalyst during the war. 

Exodus: a going out, a departure

Ex. We went on a foreign exodus during the summer. 

Facilitate: to make easier or less difficult 

Ex. My mom helps facilitate my problems.

Incorrigible: bad beyond correction or reform

Ex. The car was incorrigible after the accident. 

Latent: present but not visible, hidden, concealed 

Ex. The spirit around the campus has been latent for too many years. 

Militant: vigorously active and aggressive

Ex. The employees militantly protested in front of the company. 

Morose: gloomily or sullenly ill-humored 

Ex. They morosely looked at all of the assignments they had to accomplish. 

Opaque: not transparent or translucent

Ex. She wouldn't drink the water because it was nearly opaque.   

Paramount: above others in rank or authority, very important 

Ex. It is paramount to remember all of these vocabulary words. 

Prattle: talk in a foolish or simple-minded way 

Ex. I don't like associating with those who prattle.

Rebut: claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false

Ex. The reckless driver tried to rebut the ticket he received.

Reprimand: severe reproof or rebuke 

Ex. My parents will reprimand me if I get caught doing something I shouldn't be doing. 

Servitude: slavery or bondage of any kind

Ex. All forms or servitude in America are illegal.

Slapdash: hurriedly and carelessly

Ex. It was noticeable that student was very slapdash with his work. 

Stagnant: not flowing or running

Ex. The riverbed is dry because the river is stagnant.  

Succumb: to give way to superior force

Ex. She was trying to lose weight, but she would always succumb to sweets and soda. 

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