Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level E Units 13-15

Antipathy

n. a strong dislike, hostile feeling.

Beset

v. to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; adj., part. harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels).

Compassion

n. sympathy for another's suffering; pity.

Duress

n. compulsion by threat; forcible confinement.

Implacable

adj. not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding.

Innocuous

ajd. harmless, inoffensive; insignificant.

Militate

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

Patent

n. exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; v. to arrange or obtain such rights; adj. plain, open to view; copyrighted.

Prowess

n. distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability.

Stentorian

adj. extremely loud.

Applicable

adj. capable of being applied; relevant, suitable.

Asset

n. something of value; a resource; an advantage.

Decorum

n. proper behavior, good taste; orderliness.

Exuberant

adj. high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant.

Facsimile

n. an exact copy.

Imbibe

v. to drink; to take in, absorb.

Infinitesimal

adj. so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute.

Sedate

adj. quiet, settled, sober; v. to administer a tranquilizer.

Stipulate

v. to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement.

Ultimatum

n. a final proposal or statement of conditions.

Appall

v. to fill with dismay or horror.

Bellicose

adj. warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome.

Disparage

v. to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue.

Droll

adj. amusingly odd.

Loll

v. to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop.

Magnanimous

adj. generous in forgiving, above small meanness.

Nondescript

adj. ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified.

Phlegmatic

adj. slowly moving, sluggish; unemotional.

Rescind

v. to repeal, cancel.

Whet

v. to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager.

Alacrity

n. a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action.

Alleviate

v. to relieve, make more bearable.

Antithesis

n. the direct opposite, a sharp contrast.

Dissonant

adj. not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds.

Edict

n. an order issued by someone in authority.

Elucidate

v. to clarify, explain.

Laud

v. to praise.

Loquacious

adj. talkative, wordy; fond of talking.

Mandatory

adj. required, obligatory.

Vivacious

adj. lively, sprightly, full of energy.

Abrasive

adj. causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; n. a substance used to smooth or polish.

Concur

v. to express agreement, approve.

Defamation

n. slander or libel.

Explicate

v. to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret.

Grotesque

adj. unnatural, distorted; bizarre.

Pandemonium

n. a wild uproar, din, or commotion.

Raucous

ajd. disagreeably harsh sounding; disorderly.

Repress

v. to hold back; to put down or check by force.

Savory

adj. tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable.

Voluble

adj. characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent.

Acclimate

v. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation.

Chagrin

n. irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; v. to cause such a feeling.

Complacent

adj. self-satisfied; overly content.

Fracas

n. a noisy quarrel or brawl.

Receptive

adj. open and responsive to ideas or suggestions.

Renounce

v. to give up or resign something.

Reticent

adj. not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant.

Somnolent

adj. sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep.

Vehement

adj. intense, forceful, powerful.

Zealous

adj. eager, earnest, devoted.