Vocab U13

Abet

to encourage, assist, aid, support (especially in something wrong or unworthy)

Blatant

noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense

Broach

to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water

Buttress

to support, prop up, strengthen; a supporting structure

Connoisseur

an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts

Encumber

to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder

Foment

to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm

Inauspicious

unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future

Opportune

suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time

Prolific

abundantly productive; abundant, profuse