Sadlier-Oxford Level F - Unit 3

abominate

find repugnant

acculturation

the adoption of the behavior patterns of one's surroundings

adventitious

associated by chance and not an integral part

ascribe

attribute or credit to

circuitous

deviating from a straight course

commiserate

feel or express sympathy or compassion

enjoin

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something

expiate

make amends for

ferment

cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol

inadvertent

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

nominal

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

noncommittal

refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action

peculate

appropriate fraudulently for one's own use

proclivity

a natural inclination

sang-froid

great coolness and composure under strain

seditious

arousing to action or rebellion

tenuous

lacking substance or significance

vitriolic

harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone

wheedle

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

expedite

process fast and efficiently