Writing - Vocabulary 5

Quiz: 12/13

charlatan

an imposter or fake

corroborate

to give evidence for the truth of; support with proof

disseminate

to spread or scatter widely; publicize

diverge

to branch off indifferent directions from a common starting point

dormant

alive but not actively growing; inactive

hoist

a lift or raise, especially with a cable or mechanics

illicit

illegal; not permitted

irrevocable

not able to be canceled or undone; irreversible

precipitate

to bring on quickly, suddenly, or before expected

proliferation

a rapid spread or increase