Vocab 13 F

abet

To encourage, assist, aid, or support, especially in something wrong or unworthy.

aver

To affirm or declare confidently.

blatant

Noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense.

broach

To bring up or begin to talk about a subject.

buttress

To support, prop up, strengthen; a supporting structure.

carousal

Noisy revelry or merrymaking, often with a suggestion of heavy drinking.

collate

To compare critically in order to note differences; to arrange in order for some scientific purpose.

connoisseur

An expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts.

disconsolate

Deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope, beyond consolation.

encumber

To weigh down or burden; to fill up, block, or hinder.

foment

To promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to.

grisly

Frightful, horrible, ghastly.

herculean

Characterized by great strength; very hard to do, requiring unusual strength.

impassive

Showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless.

inauspicious

Unfavorable or unlucky; suggesting bad luck for the future.

incontrovertible

Unquestionable; beyond dispute.

nonplussed

Puzzled; not knowing what to do; at a loss.

opportune

Suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time.

prolific

Abundantly productive; abundant or profuse.

rejoinder

A reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit.