Vocab Unit 10 Level F (10 Words)

accrue

(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

annotation

(n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

bedlam

(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion

covert

hidden; undercover

fortuitous

(adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance

gist

(n.) the essential part, main point, or essence

invective

(n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative

motley

(adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester

procrastinate

(v.) to delay, put off until later

provocative

(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying