Unit 1 Vocab

Acquisitive

Acquisitive

(adj.) characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess

Arrogate

(verb) to claim or seize without right or justification

Banal

(adj.) commonplace

Belabor

(verb) to discuss repeatedly or at length

Carping (noun)

(noun) a petty and unjustified criticism

Carping (adj.)

naggingly critical or complaining

Coherent

(adj.) marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

Congeal

(verb) to coagulate/form into solid

Emulate

(verb) to imitate with intent to equal or surpass

Encomium

(noun) a formal or discriminating expression of praise

Eschew

(verb) to shun; to avoid

Excoriation

(noun) a scratch or abrasion; a strong condemnation or criticism

Germane

(adj.) appropriate or fitting; relevant

Insatiable

(adj.) that desires or craves immoderately or unappeasably

Intransigent

(adj.) refusing to change position, especially an extreme position; uncompromising

Invidious

(adj.) likely to arouse hatred, resentment or anger in others; causing resentment or envy

Largesse

(noun) generosity of spirit or attitude

Ramify

(verb) to divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions

Reconnaissance

(noun) an inspection or exploration of an area

Substantiate

(verb) to support with proof or evidence; verify

Taciturn

(adj.) not inclined to talk

Temporize

(verb) to act evasively in order to gain time, avoid argument, or postpone a decision