english vocab sadlier unit 10

misnomer (n.)

an unsuitable or misleading name

profess (v.)

to affirm openly

acquiesce (v.)

to accept without protest

contentious (adj.)

quarrelsome, inclined to argue

exponent (n.)

one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets

sinuous (adj.)

winding, having many curves

blithe (adj.)

cheerful, lighthearted

vanguard (n.)

the foremost part of an army

lamentable (adj.)

to be regretted or pitied

garrulous (adj.)

given to much talking, tediously chatty

askew (adj., adv.)

twisted to one side, crooked

allure (v.) (n.)

(v) to entice, tempt; (n) a strong attraction

respite (n.)

a period of relief or rest

covet (v.)

to desire something belonging to another

insuperable (adj.)

incapable of being overcome

disheveled (adj.)

rumpled, mussed

crestfallen (adj.)

discouraged, dejected, downcast

sonorous (adj.)

full, deep, or rich in sound

retribution (n.)

a repayment

wastrel (n.)

a wasteful person, spendthrift