ELITE Vocab 801-825

accommodate

v. to oblige; to provide a service or favor; to fit

disrepute

n. the absence or loss of reputation

impervious

adj. completely resistant to penetration; unaffected

squalid

adj. having a dirty or lowly appearance

truncate

v. to cut short

consolidate

v. to combine into a whole; to strengthen

flaunt

v. to display ostentatiously; to show off; to boast

deter

v. to prevent or discourage from acting by means of fear or doubt

demographics

n. to distribution of human population groups

autonomy

n. independence; self-government

demeanor

n. outward behavior, esp. that reveals one’s personality or attitudee

vindicate

v. to clear of blame with supporting arguments or proof

iniquity

n. extreme immorality or injustice; wickedness

incapacitate

adj. to make unable to function in normal activities; disable

salutary

adj. beneficial; favorable to health

lore

n. knowledge about a particular subject, esp. of a traditional or popular nature

innate

adj. possessed at birth; inborn

drivel

n. stupid or childish talk

predilection

n. a special liking for something; a preference

trace

n. a faint amount

disparage

v. to speak in a disapproving or slighting manner; to belittle

trove

n. a collection of valuable items

jut

v. to stick out; project

escalate

v. to increase or intensify

congenial

adj. suited to one’s needs or nature; friendly; sympathetic