unit 1 lang vocab

Intercede (Definition)

To plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement.

Hackneyed (Definition)

Used so often as to lack freshness or originality.

Approbation (Definition)

The expression of approval or favorable opinion; praise.

Innuendo (Definition)

A hint, indirect suggestion or reference (often in a derogatory sense).

Coalition (Definition)

A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

Elicit (Definition)

To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person).

Hiatus (Definition)

A gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing).

Assuage (Definition)

To make easier or milder; to quiet, calm.

Decadence (Definition)

Decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay.

Expostulate (Definition)

To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.

Simulate (Definition)

To make a pretense of; imitate; to show the outer signs of.

Jaded (Definition)

Wearied, worn out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence).

Umbrage (Definition)

Offense, resentment.

Prerogative (Definition)

A special right or privilege.

Lurid (Definition)

Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color.

Transcend (Definition)

To rise above or beyond; exceed.

Provincial (Definition)

Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook; confined in the sense of being limited and backward; a person with a narrow point of view.

Petulant (Definition)

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

Unctuous (Definition)

Excessively smooth, oily, or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety.

Meritorious (Definition)

Worthy, deserving recognition and praise.

Intercede (Synonyms)

Plead, request, solicit.

Hackneyed (Synonyms)

Dull, overused.

Approbation (Synonyms)

Praise, approval, commendation.

Innuendo (Synonyms)

Hint, indirect suggestion, reference.

Coalition (Synonyms)

Combination, union, merger.

Elicit (Synonyms)

Draw forth, bring out.

Hiatus (Synonyms)

Gap, opening, break.

Assuage (Synonyms)

Quiet, calm, ease, mitigate.

Decadence (Synonyms)

Decline, decay, deterioration.

Expostulate (Synonyms)

Dissuade, remonstrate.

Simulate (Synonyms)

Pretend, imitate, feign.

Jaded (Synonyms)

Wearied, worn out, dulled.

Umbrage (Synonyms)

Offense, resentment.

Prerogative (Synonyms)

Privilege, right, perquisite.

Lurid (Synonyms)

Shocking, sensational, gruesome.

Transcend (Synonyms)

Exceed, surpass, rise above.

Provincial (Synonyms)

Narrow-minded, parochial, insular.

Petulant (Synonyms)

Peevish, irritable, testy.

Unctuous (Synonyms)

Oily, smug, servile.

Meritorious (Synonyms)

Praiseworthy, laudable, commendable.

Coalition (Definition)

A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

Elicit (Definition)

To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person).

Hiatus (Definition)

A gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing).

Assuage (Definition)

To make easier or milder; to quiet, calm.

Decadence (Definition)

Decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay.

Expostulate (Definition)

To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.

Simulate (Definition)

To make a pretense of; imitate; to show the outer signs of.

Jaded (Definition)

Wearied, worn out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence).

Umbrage (Definition)

Offense, resentment.

Prerogative (Definition)

A special right or privilege.

Lurid (Definition)

Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color.

Transcend (Definition)

To rise above or beyond; exceed.

Provincial (Definition)

Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook; confined in the sense of being limited and backward; a person with a narrow point of view.

Petulant (Definition)

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

Unctuous (Definition)

Excessively smooth, oily, or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety.

Meritorious (Definition)

Worthy, deserving recognition and praise.

Intercede (Synonyms)

Plead, request, solicit.

Hackneyed (Synonyms)

Dull, overused.

Approbation (Synonyms)

Praise, approval, commendation.

Innuendo (Synonyms)

Hint, indirect suggestion, reference.

Coalition (Synonyms)

Combination, union, merger.

Elicit (Synonyms)

Draw forth, bring out.

Hiatus (Synonyms)

Gap, opening, break.

Assuage (Synonyms)

Quiet, calm, ease, mitigate.

Decadence (Synonyms)

Decline, decay, deterioration.

Expostulate (Synonyms)

Dissuade, remonstrate.

Simulate (Synonyms)

Pretend, imitate, feign.

Jaded (Synonyms)

Wearied, worn out, dulled.

Umbrage (Synonyms)

Offense, resentment.

Prerogative (Synonyms)

Privilege, right, perquisite.

Lurid (Synonyms)

Shocking, sensational, gruesome.

Transcend (Synonyms)

Exceed, surpass, rise above.

Provincial (Synonyms)

Narrow-minded, parochial, insular.

Petulant (Synonyms)

Peevish, irritable, testy.

Unctuous (Synonyms)

Oily, smug, servile.

Meritorious (Synonyms)

Praiseworthy, laudable, commendable.

Intercede (Antonyms)

Remain on the sidelines, stay out of.

Hackneyed (Antonyms)

New, fresh, novel, original.

Approbation (Antonyms)

Disapproval, condemnation, censure.

Innuendo (Antonyms)

Direct statement.

Coalition (Antonyms)

Splinter group.

Elicit (Antonyms)

Repress, quash, squelch, stifle.

Hiatus (Antonyms)

Continuity, continuation.

Assuage (Antonyms)

Intensify, aggravate, exacerbate.

Decadence (Antonyms)

Rise, growth, development, maturation.

Expostulate (Antonyms)

Agree, advise, encourage.

Simulate (Antonyms)

Be real, show truth.

Jaded (Antonyms)

Unspoiled, undiminished, uncloyed.

Umbrage (Antonyms)

Pleasure, delight, satisfaction.

Prerogative (Antonyms)

Obligation, duty.

Lurid (Antonyms)

Pleasant, attractive, appealing, wholesome.

Transcend (Antonyms)

Be comprehended by, be embraced by.

Provincial (Antonyms)

Cosmopolitan, catholic, broad-minded.

Petulant (Antonyms)

Even-tempered, placid, serene, amiable.

Unctuous (Antonyms)

Gruff, blunt, bluff.

Meritorious (Antonyms)

Blameworthy, reprehensible, discreditable.