VC 1 AP

adjunct

an added part not essential to the whole

bellwether

leader

caterwaul

to howl or screech like a cat; to quarrel

chimerical

imaginary; fantastic

effete

no longer capable of effective action

fait accompli

irreversible deed, fact, or action

hidebound

strongly opinionated; narrow-mindedly stubborn

hierarchy

A group organized by rank

Liturgy

The public worship and communal worship of the church

mirage

optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions

morass

a swamp or bog; a confused or degrading situation that is difficult to get out of

noisome

having an extremely bad smell

oblivious

unaware

poltroon

an utter coward

proselyte

a person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another

quasi

almost; near; resembling

raillery

good-humored teasing

ribald

humorous in a vulgar way

supine

failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.

vignette

a brief literary description