Vocab Unit 10 Level F - Definitions

accrue

(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

annotation

(n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

bedlam

(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion

covert

(adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place

debonair

(adj.) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

dun

(v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy

efficacious

(adj.) effective, producing results

equanimity

(n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic

fortuitous

(adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance

gist

(n.) the essential part, main point, or essence

gratuitous

(adj.) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

imperious

(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

invective

(n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative

motley

(adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester

munificent

(adj.) extremely generous, lavish

procrastinate

(v.) to delay, put off until later

provocative

(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

recondite

(adj.) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

reprobate

(n.) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel;(adj.) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; (v.) to disapprove of, condemn

sedentary

(adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place