english vocab unit 2 - mrs. sandt

unanimity

everyone being of one mind

intersperse

introduce into one's writing or speech (certain expressions)

propitious

presenting favorable circumstances

insidious

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

salutary

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

pensive

deeply or seriously thoughtful

despotism

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

recourse

act of turning to for assistance

martial

suggesting war or military life

vigilant

carefully observant or attentive

inspection

a formal or official examination

implore

beg or request earnestly and urgently

tempest

a violent commotion or disturbance

lament

a cry of sorrow and grief

commissioner

a member of a special group considering some matter

procure

get by special effort

establishment

the act of forming something

prudent

marked by sound judgment

privilege

a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all

scale

an ordered reference standard

contract

a binding agreement that is enforceable by law

account

a record or narrative description of past events