American Lit Level F Unit 1

approbation

noun- the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise official approval.

assuage

verb- to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet,calm;to put an end to appease, satisfy, quench.

coalition

noun- a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

decadence

noun- decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence.

elicit

verb- to draw forth, bring out from some source.

expostulate

verb- to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.

hackneyed

adjective- used so often as to lack freshness or originality.

hiatus

noun- a gap, opening, break, something missing.

innuendo

noun- a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference.

intercede

verb- to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go between in a disagreement.

jaded

adjective- wearied, worn out, dulled.

lurid

adjective- causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow of color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint.

meritorious

adjective- worthy, deserving recognition and praise.

petulant

adjective- peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

prerogative

noun- a special right or privilege; special quality showing excellence.

provincial

adjective- pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook.

simulate

verb- to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of.

transcend

verb- to rise above or beyond, exceed.

umbrage

noun- shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense or resentment.

unctuous

adjective- excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression or earnestness.