Unit 3 Vocab Terms and Definitions for English 11

Advocate (V):

Advocate (V):

To recommend; to speak in favor of.

Bandy (V):

To exchange words; to discuss casually.

Charisma (N):

Personal appeal; magnetism; compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Dastardly (Adj):

Cowardly AND treacherous.

Efface (V):

To erase.

Entity (N):

Anything having existence, either physical, or mystical.

Gist (N):

The main point.

Jaded (Adj):

Dulled as from overindulgence; tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Mesmerize (V):

To hypnotize.

Ogre (N):

A frightful giant.

Begrudge (V):

To resent another’s success; to envy.

Bibliophile (N):

Lover of books.

Declaim (V):

To speak out against.

Enmity (N):

Deep seated hostility, often mutual.

Gaff (N):

A pole with a large hook on one end.

Glutinous (Adj):

Gluey, sticky.

Imbue (V):

To saturate; to inspire; to influence

Mandarin (N):

An influential person; a member of an elite group.

Nepotism (N):

Favoritism shown to family or friends especially in regards to the hiring process.

Quaff (V):

To drink quickly and heartily (often in reference to alcohol).