Unit 13: Vocab

antipathy

(n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling

applicable

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

asset

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

beset

to attack from all sides, to surround, hem in

compassion

(n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity

decorum

(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

duress

(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

exuberant

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

facsimile

an exact copy

imbibe

(v.) to drink; to take in, absorb

implacable

(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

infinitesimal

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

innocuous

(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

militate

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

patent

(n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright

prowess

(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

sedate

to administer a tranquilizer

stentorian

extremely loud

stipulate

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

ultimatum

a final proposal or statement of conditions