English 10 Unit 3

Abominate

verb- to have an intense dislike or hatred for, despise, detest

Acculturation

noun - the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group of society by contract with those of another; the resultant blend; adaption

Adventitious

adjective - resulting from chance rather than from inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; incidental; fortuitous

Ascribe

verb - to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

Circuitous

adjective - roundabout, not direct, winding

Commiserate

verb - to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling or distress

Enjoin

verb - to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit

Expedite

verb - to make easy, cause to progress faster, speed up

Expiate

verb - to make amends, make up for; to avert, redeem

Ferment

noun - a state of great excitement, agitation, turmoil, unrest, or turbulence. Verb - to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical reaction

Inadvertent

adjective - resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

Nominal

adjective - existing in name only, to real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

Peculate

verb - to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s use

Proclivity

noun - a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior); propensity

Sangfroid

noun - composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstance

Seditious

adjective - resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

Tenuous

adjective - thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

Vitriolic

adjective - bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

Noncommittal

adjective - not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

Wheedle

verb - to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; sweet-talk