12th Grade Vocabulary List 7 pt.1 (1-10)

Acolyte

one who attends or assists

Acura

a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source

Coda

something that serves to round out, conclude, or summarize and usually has its own interest, often concludes a musical section or a literary or dramatic work

Commandeer

to take arbitrary or forcible possession of

Dike

an artificial watercourse; a raised causeway

Dilemma

a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice

Exact (v)

to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain

Existentialism

a form of thought that stresses existence or experience over essence or meaning

Hallow

to make holy or set apart for holy use

Hamper

to interfere with the operation of