Vocab Chapter 15 Level E

Abrasive

Causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down, a substance used to smooth or polish

Acclimate

To adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

Chargrin

Irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration, to cause such a feeling

Complacent

Self satisfied or overly confident

Concur

Of or related to cooking or the kitchen

Defamation

Slander or libel

Explicate

To make plain or clear, explain, or to interpret

Fracas

A noisy quarrel or brawl

Grotesque

Unnatural, distorted, or bizarre

Pandemonium

A wild uproar, din, or commotion

Raucous

Disagreeably harsh sounding, disorderly

Receptive

Open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

Renounce

To give up or resign something

Repress

To hold back, put down, or check by force

Reticent

Not inclined to speak, reversed, or reluctant

Savory

Tasty, appetizing, pungent or salty, not sweet, inoffensive, or respectable

Somnolent

Sleepy, drowsy, or inducing sleep

Vehement

Intense, forceful, or powerful

Voluble

Characterized by a ready flow of words, gib, fluent

Zealous

Eager, earnest, or devoted