level f unit 2

ameliorate

to improve, make better

aplomb

poise, assurance, great self-confidence

bombastic

pompous or overblown in language

callow

without experience; immature

drivel

saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk

epitome

a summary, condensed account; model

exhort

to urge strongly, advise earnestly

ex officio

by virtue of holding a certain office

infringe

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

ingratiate

to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others

interloper

one who moves in where he or she is not wanted; an intruder

intrinsic

belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential

inveigh

to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

lassitude

weariness of body or mind

millennium

a period of one thousand years

occult

mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view

permeate

to spread through, penetrate

precipitate

to fall as moisture; characterized by excessive haste; moisture

stringent

strict, severe

surmise

to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; infer