Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Level E - Unit 13

antipathy

(noun)

strong dislike, hostile feeling

applicable

(adjective)

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

asset

(noun)

something of value; a resource; an advantage

beset

(verb)

to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

(adjective, participle)

harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

compassion

(noun)

sympathy for another's suffering; pity

decorum

(noun)

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

duress

(noun)

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

exuberant

(adjective)

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

facsimile

(noun)

an exact copy

imbibe

(verb)

to drink; to take in, absorb

implacable

(adjective)

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

infinitesimal

(adjective)

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

innocuous

(adjective)

harmles, inoffensive; insignificant

militate

(verb)

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

patent

(noun)

exclusive rights over an invention; copyright

(verb)

to arrange or obtain such rights

(adjective)

plain, open to view; copyrighted

prowess

(noun)

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

sedate

(adjective)

quiet, settled, sober

(verb)

to administer a tranquilizer

stentorian

(adjective)

extremely loud

stipulate

(verb)

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

ultimatum

(noun)

a final proposal or statement of conditions