vocab 15

auspicious

showing or suggesting that future success is likely

begrudge

to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure

compromise

a confession to something derogatory or prejudicial

braggadocio

boastful or arrogant behavior

daguerreotype

an early photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate

diorama

a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures either in miniature or as a large scale recreation

disabuse

to free from error, fallacy, or misconception

docile

easily taught, led, or managed

emollient

making soft; also making less intense or harsh

gavel

a mallet used for commanding attention or confirming an action

luscious

having delicious taste or smell; richly luxurious or appealing to the senses

notoriety

the quality or state of being generally known and talked of usually unfavorable

pique

a transient feeling of wounded vanity

promulgate

to make known by open declaration

remonstrance

an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance

apotheosis

the highest point in the development of something; its culmination or climax

slew

a large number

vendible

capable of being sold

vertigo

a sensation of whirling or loss of balance

wile

a trick or stratagem intended to ensure or deceive