vocab unit 3 10th grade

Abominate

to hate or strongly dislike

Acculturation

the process of adopting the customs or ideas of another culture

Adventitious

happening by chance; coming from outside, not planned

Ascribe

to attribute or give credit or blame to something

Circuitous

indirect; taking a long or roundabout way

Commiserate

to express sympathy or share sadness with someone

Enjoin

to order or strongly urge someone to do something

Expedite

to make something happen faster

Expiate

to make up for guilt or wrongdoing

Ferment

to cause or undergo growth or agitation, especially unrest

Inadvertent

unintentional; done by accident

Nominal

very small; in name only

Noncommittal

not clearly expressing an opinion or decision

Peculate

to steal money that was entrusted to you

Proclivity

a natural tendency or inclination

Sangfroid

calmness and composure under pressure

Seditious

encouraging rebellion against authority

Tenuous

weak, thin, or uncertain

Vitriolic

filled with harsh, bitter criticism

Wheedle

to persuade someone using flattery or manipulation