Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 10 Word List

accrue

(v) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

annotation

(n) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

bedlam

(n) a state or scene of uproar and confusion

efficacious

(adj) effective, producing results

equanimity

(n) calmness, composure, refusal to panic

fortuitous

(adj) accidental, occurring by a happy chance

gist

(n) the essential part, main point, or essence

covert

(adj) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded

debonair

(adj) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

dun

(v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n) a creditor; (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy

gratuitous

(adj) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

imperious

(adj) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

invective

(n) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj) abusive, vituperative

motley

(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

munificent

(adj) extremely generous, lavish

procrastinate

(v) to delay, put off until later

provocative

(adj) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

recondite

(adj) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

reprobate

(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person; (adj) corrupt or unprincipled; (v) to disapprove of, condemn

sedentary

(adj) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place