vocab unit 6

abashed

embarrassed, ashamed

articulate

to pronounce distinctly or to express wellin words. able to use language effectively

defect

imperfection or flaw. to desert a cause or organization

flaunt

wave or flutter showily, to display in an offensive way

genial

cordia, pleasantly cheerful or welcoming

ostracize

to exclude from a group, banish, send away

premonition

forewarning or foreboding of a future event

repercussion

consequence of some action or event

retentive

able to hold, keep or recall. retaining knowledge easily

scapegoat

a person or thing carrying the blame for others

aloof

withdrawn, standing apart from others by choice

anguish

great mental suffering, distress, or pain. to cause sorrow

bask

to be in, to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from

finesse

delicate skill, tact and cleverness. to accomplish something by cleverness or good judgement

forthright

frank, direct, straightforward

instill

to add gradually, introduce

pseudonym

a pen name or a name used by a writer

purge

wash away impurities. the process of getting rid of something or someone

rehabilitate

to make over in good form, restore good condition

resolute

bold, determined, firm