Vocab 6 Quiz Review

accede

verb - agree to a demand, request, or treaty

brandish

verb - wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, as a threat or in anger or excitement

deft

adjective - neatly skillful and quick in one’s movement

extirpate

verb - root out and destroy completely

inopportune

adjective - occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

officious

adjective - assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

ominous

adjective - giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

rampant

adjective - especially of something unwelcome or unpleasant, flourishing or spreading unchecked

solace

noun - comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

stately

adjective - having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance