Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit 7 set b

austere

(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor

cadaverous

(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse

debase

(v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate

disconcert

(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of

grandiose

(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated

inconsequential

(adj.) trifling, unimportant

mitigate

(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity

reprove

(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke

restitution

(n.) the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage

stalwart

(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position