GreGmat Vocabulary Group 36

accord

1. an official agreement or treaty.

2. give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

ad hoc

formed, arranged, or done for a particular purpose only.

adhere

stick fast to; remain loyal to.

all-encompassing

including or covering everything or everyone.

aphorism

a concise statement of a principle or precept given in pointed words.

benchmark

a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

blighted

damaged, harmed, or destroyed.

content

1. in a state of peaceful happiness; satisfied.

2. the subjects or topics covered in a book or show.

debase

reduce the quality or value of something; lower in status.

disconcerting

causing one to feel unsettled or worried.

extant

still in existence; surviving.

facility

a place or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

fitful

occurring in irregular bursts; not steady.

incite

encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.

induce

persuade or influence someone to do something; cause.

infelicity

a state of unhappiness or misfortune; an inappropriate remark.

intelligible

able to be understood; clear.

makeshift

temporary and of low quality, but used because of a lack of alternatives.

onetime

former; having been at a specified time.

opportunistic

exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without regard for principles or consequences.

plausible

seeming reasonable or probable.

posturing

behavior that is intended to impress or deceive others.

potent

having great power, influence, or effect.

redundant

not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

sacrosanct

regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

shrewd

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

unadorned

not adorned; plain and simple.

valedictory

serving as a farewell or expressing good wishes on parting.

warranted

justified or necessitated by circumstances.

wistful

longing or yearning; often with a sense of melancholy.