Unit 2 Set B Vocabulary

ameliorate

(v). to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

callow

(adj). without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers

drivel (noun)

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

drivel (verb)

to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly

ex officio

(adj, adv). by virtue of holding a certain office

infringe

(v). to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

interloper

(n). one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

lassitude

(n). weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

occult (adj)

secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; mysterious, magical, uncanny

occult (verb)

to hide, cover up; eclipse

occult (noun)

matters involving the supernatural

permeate

(v). to spread through, penetrate, soak through

surmise (verb)

to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjure or guess

surmise (noun)

likely idea that lacks definite proof