Unit 13-15 Vocab Review

antipathy

a strong dislike, hostile feeling

applicable

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

asset

something of value; a resource; an advantage

beset

to attack all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

compassion

sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

decorum

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

duress

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

exuberant

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

facsimile

an exact copy

imbibe

to drink; to take in, absorb

implacable

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

infinitesimal

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

innocuous

harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

militate

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

patent

exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted

prowess

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

sedate

quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer

stentorian

extremely loud

stipulate

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

ultimatum

a final proposal or statement of conditions

alacrity

a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action

alleviate

to relieve, make more bearable

antithesis

the direct opposite, a sharp contrast

appall

to fill with dismay or horror

bellicose

warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome

disparage

to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue

dissonant

not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds

droll

amusingly odd

edict

an order issued by someone in authority

elucidate

to clarify, explain

laud

to praise

loll

to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline; droop

loquacious

talkative, wordy; fond of talking

magnanimous

generous in forgiving, above small meanness

mandatory

required, obligatory

nondescript

ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified

phlegmatic

slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional

rescind

to repeal, cancel

vivacious

lively, sprightly, full of energy

whet

to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager

abrasive

causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; a substance used to smooth or polish

acclimate

to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

chagrin

irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; to cause such a feeling

complacent

self-satisfied; overly content

concur

to express agreement, approve

defamation

slander or libel

explicate

to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

fracas

a noisy quarrel or brawl

grotesque

unnatural, distorted; bizarre

pandemonium

a wild uproar, din, or commotion

raucous

disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

receptive

open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

renounce

to give up or resign something

repress

to hold back; to put down or check by force

reticent

not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

savory

tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable

somnolent

sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep

vehement

intense, forceful, powerful

voluble

characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent

zealous

eager, earnest, devoted