Sadlier Level H Unit 1

adjunct

The free samples are an adjunct to my new bag.

bellwether

After the bellwether of the gang was caught, no one knew how to continue.

caterwaul

The caterwaul outside my window kept me up all night.

chimerical

The chimerical mission made the group go on a wild goose chase.

effete

The effete student was once very peppy.

fait accompli

The proud parents cheered loudly as their valedictorian, considered a fait accompli, walked across the stage.

hidebound

The hidebound teacher refused to try any new teaching methods.

hierarchy

In the school hierarchy, the seniors are above the rest of the students.

laissez-faire

My boss took a laissez-faire approach and let the employees make their own decisions.

liturgy

The church followed a special liturgy during the Sunday service.

morass

She got stuck in a morass of paperwork at her new job.

noisome

The garbage gave off a noisome smell.

oblivious

He walked onto the street, oblivious to the oncoming car.

poltroon

The soldier was called a poltroon because he ran away from battle.

proselyte

The new proselyte eagerly learned the traditions of his adopted faith.

quasi

The club has a quasi leader who made decisions even though no one officially chose him.

raillery

Their friendly raillery made everyone laugh during lunch.

ribald

Karol's ribald jokes made some people laugh and others blush.

supine

He lay supine on the grass, staring at the clouds.

vignette

The book begins with a short vignette about a rainy afternoon in the city.