Level E Unit 15

abrasive

adj. causing irritation, harsh

n. a substance used to smooth or polish

acclimate

v. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

chagrin

n. irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration

v. to cause such a feeling

complacent

adj. self-satisfied; overly confident

concur

v. to express agreement, approve

defamation

n. slander or libel

explicate

v. to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

fracas

n. a noisy quarrel or brawl

grotesque

adj. unnatural, distorted; bizarre

pandemonium

n. a wild uproar, din, or commotion

raucous

adj. disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

receptive

adj. open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

renounce

v. to give up or resign something

repress

v. to hold back; to pub down by check or force

reticent

adj. not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

savory

adj. tasty, appetizing

somnolent

adj. sleepy, drowsy; inclined to sleep

vehement

adj. intense, forceful, powerful

voluble

adj. characterized by a ready flow of words

zealous

adj. eager, earnest, devoted