Level F Word List - chapter 1

Harris - English II - Honors

approbation

approbation

noun, approval or praise

assuage

verb, make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

coalition

noun, an alliance for combined action, forming a government from political parties.

decadence

noun, moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in please or luxury

elicit

verb, evoke or draw out a response to ones own actions and questions

expostulate

verb, express strong disapproval or disagreement.

hackneyed

adjective, (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

hiatus

noun, a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

innuendo

noun, an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

intercede

verb, intervene on behalf of another.

jaded

adjective, tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

lurid

adjective, very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

meritorious

adjective, deserving reward or praise.

petulant

adjective, (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

prerogative

noun, a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

provincial

adjective, of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

simulate

adjective, imitate the appearance or character of.

transcend

verb, be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division).

umbrage

noun, offense or annoyance.

unctuous

adjective, (of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.