Sadlier Level E Unit 12

abjure

v., to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

acrid

adj., harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

august

adj., majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

callous

adj., emotionally hardened, unfeeling

clandestine

adj., secret, concealed; underhanded

compunction

n., remorse, regret

conflagration

n., a large destructive fire

elated

adj., part., in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

indelible

adj., not able to be erased or removed; memorable

indulgent

adj., yielding to the wishes or demands of others

inveterate

adj., firmly established, long-standing; habitual

irrelevant

adj., not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

nocturnal

adj., of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness

platitude

n., a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

quell

v., to subdue, put down forcibly

quiescent

adj., inactive; at rest

ruminate

v., to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

tacit

adj., unspoken, silent; implied, inferred

tangible

adj., capable of being touched; real, concrete

trenchant

adj., incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut