Vocab Unit 10

Acquiesce (verb)

Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Quiescent (adjective)

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Quiet (adjective)

Making little or no noise.

Tranquil (adjective)

Free from disturbance; calm.

Requiem (noun)

A Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Contentious (adjective)

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Tentative (adjective)

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Attention (noun, interjection)

Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

Retention (noun)

The continued possession, use, or control of something.

Detention (noun)

The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.

Exponent (noun)

A person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.

Expound (verb)

Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

Component (noun)

A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.

Opponent (noun)

Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.

Proponent (noun)

A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

Garrulous (adjective)

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Garrulity (noun)

Excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.

Garrulously (adverb)

In a garrulous manner; talkatively.

Garrulousness (noun)

The quality of being garrulous; talkativeness.

Insuperable (adjective)

(Of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

Supervise (verb)

Observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity).

Superb (adjective)

Excellent; impressively splendid.

Superior (adjective)

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

Supersede (verb)

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

Lamentable (adjective)

(Of circumstances or conditions) deplorably bad or unsatisfactory.

Lament (noun)

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Lamentation (noun)

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

Lamented (verb)

Mourned for; a way of describing someone who has died or something that has been lost or ceased to exist.

Lamentingly (adverb)

In a lamenting manner; expressing sorrow or regret.

Misnomer (noun)

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Nominal (adjective)

(Of a role or status) existing in name only.

Nomenclature (noun)

The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.

Nominate (verb)

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

Denominate (verb)

(Of a sum of money) be expressed in a specified monetary unit.