Honors English 2: Werts - Vocabulary Lesson One

Vocabulary terms and definitions for Honors English 2: Werts Lesson One.

approbation

The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval

assuage

To make easier or milder, relieve

coalition

A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

decadence

Decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence

elicit

To draw forth, bring out from some source

expostulate

To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

hackneyed

Used so often as to lack freshness or originality

hiatus

A gap, opening, break

innuendo

A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference; often in a derogatory sense

intercede

To plead on behalf of someone else

jaded

Wearied, worn-out, dulled

lurid

Causing shock, horror, or revulsion

meritorious

Worthy, deserving recognition or praise

petulant

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated

prerogative

A special right of privilege; a special quality showing excellence

provincial

Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook

simulate

To make pretense of, imitate

transcend

To rise above or beyond, exceed

umbrage

Shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence of power

unctuous

Excessively smooth or smug