Vocab Level D Final Review

Vocab Level Final Review

impel

to force or drive forward

incredulous

skeptical

inscribe

to write or engrave

monologue

a speech by one actor

prognosis

a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a certain situation

rasping

with a harsh grating sound; a harsh sound

repugnant

offensive

scuttle

to sink a ship; to run hastily; scurry; a pail

adept

skilled; an expert

aspire

strive toward

bleak

dreary

chide

scold

despicable

low, cheap

diminutive

small

emancipate

to free from slavery

erroneous

incorrect

exploit

to make use of for personal profit

extemporaneous

spontaneous

impair

damage

inviincible

unbeatable

languid

dropping

mire

mud; get stuck

obtrusive

thrust out

preamble

introduction

render

to perform

rugged

rough

skeptical

inclined to doubt

slipshod

careless, sloppy

assimilate

to absorb

exorbitant

Unreasonably high and expensive usually with money

Interim

Time in between something

inundate

to flood, overwhelm

meander

to wander about or a sharp turn

obstreperous

noisy, unruly, and disorderly

perilous

dangerous

shooddy

of poor quality

sprightly

lively

tirade

long angry speech