Unit 3 Vocab

abominate

(v.) to have intense dislike or hatred for

acculturation

(n.) adaptation/blending of a new culture

adventitious

(adj.) by chance/not essential

ascribe

(v.) to assign or refert to as a cause or source

circuitous

(adj.) roundabout, not direct

commiserate

(v.) to sympathize with have pity or sorrow for, share feeling or distress (feel sad together)

enjoin

(v.) to prohibit; to direct or order

expedite

(v.) to make easier, cause to progress faster

expiate

(v.) to make amends, make up for

ferment

(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (negative connotation)

inadvertent

(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; accidental, unintentional (a mistake)

nominal

(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

noncommittal

(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear
position

peculate

(v.) to steal something that is trusted to you

proclivity

(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (skill or talent)

sangfroid

(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances (aplomb)

seditious

(adj.) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing the government

tenuous

(adj.) lacking clarity or sharpness

vitriolic

(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) (describes language)

wheedle

(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end