Sadlier Level F- Unit 1

approbation (n)

the expression of approval, praise; official approval

assuage (v)

to make easier or milder; to quiet, calm

coalition (n)

an alliance, league, or federation for some specific purpose

decadence (n)

decay, or deterioration; excessive self-indulgence

elicit (v)

to draw out or bring forth from some source such as another person

expostulate (v)

to convince someone away from a point of view

hackneyed (adj)

used so often as to lack freshness or originality

hiatus (n)

a gap, opening, or break

innuendo (n)

a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

intercede (v)

to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a go-between in a disagreement

jaded (adj)

wearied, worn-out, or dulled by excessive indulgence

lurid (adj)

causing shock, horror, or revulsion

meritorious (adj)

worthy, deserving recognition and praise

petulant (adj)

annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset (pet-peeves)

prerogative (n)

a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence

provincial (adj)

an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook

simulate (v)

to make pretense of, imitate

transcend (v)

to rise above or beyond, exceed, surpass

umbrage (n)

offense, resentment; a vague suspicion

unctuous (adj)

excessively smooth or smug