English Vocab 21-22

Espouse

(v.) - to take up and support a cause, idea, or belief

Odious

(adj.) - extremely unpleasant

Posterity

(n.) - all future generations

Intrepid

(adj.) - characterized by resolute, fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance; brave and adventurous

Balk

(v.) - to hesitate or to be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

Saccharine

(adj.) - artificially sweet

Aloof

(adj.) - emotionally uninvolved

Traverse

(v.) - to travel across or through

Brusque

(adj.) - slightly rude in speech or manner

Hone

(v.) - to make more pointed