Unit 3 Trapped in a Cave, Foiled by a Circus

Abominate

(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
S: Loath, abhor, despise, detest
A: Relish, savor, esteem

Acculturation

(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits,or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
S: Adaptation

Adventitious

(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, non congenital
S: Extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
A: Essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

Ascribe

(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
S: impute, credit

Circuitous

(adj.) roundabout, not direct
S: Indirect, meandering, winding
A: Straight, direct, as the crow flies

Commiserate

(v.) to sympathize with, to have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
S: Feel sorry for, empathize
A: Feel no sympathy for

Enjoin

(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
S: Bid, charge, adjure
A: Allow, permit

Expedite

(v.) to make easier, cause to progress faster
S: Accelerate, facilitate, speed up
A: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

Expiate

(v.) to make amends, to advert, make up for
S: Redeem, to make amends for, make reparation

Ferment

(n.) in a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence
S: Commotion, turmoil, unrest
A: Peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity
(v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action

Inadvertent

(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
S: Accidental
A: Deliberate, intentional

Nominal

(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
S: Titular, inconsequential
A: Actual, exorbitant

Noncommittal

(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position
S: Cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
A: Positive, definite, committed

Peculate

(v.) to steal something that has been given into someone's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
S: Defraud, misappropriate

Proclivity

(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
S: Penchant, propensity
A: Inability, incapacity

Sangfroid

(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
S: Poise, self-assurance, equanimity
A: Excitability, hysteria, flappability

Seditious

(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
S: Mutinous, rebellious, subversive
A: Supportive, faithful, allegiant

Tenuous

(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
S: Flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
A: Strong, solid, substantial, valid

Vitriolic

(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
S: Withering, acerbic, mordant
A: Bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

Wheedle

(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
S: Inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
A: Coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm