vocab unit 10

accretion

slow growth in size or amount

adamant

unmovable and unyielding (not literally)

convention

an assembly of people OR the general rules of a field study

convivial

characterized by feasting, drinking, and general merriment

covert

secretly engaged in

dirge

a mournful song especially for a funeral

disaffected

rebellious; resentful of authority

emulate

to imitate

enamor

to fill with love; to fascinate

insinuate

to suggest indirectly or subtly

moderate

not extreme

nominal

insignificant; trifling

obscure

unclear; partially hidden

odious

instilling hatred or intense displeasure

parsimony

frugality; stinginess

pejorative

derogatory, uncomplimentary

transient

passing through briefly; lasting only a short time

verbose

wordy; impaired by wordiness

vigilant

watchful and alert

vilify

to lower in importance; to defame