Unit 1 Vocabulary Terms: Honors and Related Words

A set of flashcards covering definitions for Page 1 vocabulary terms.

What is the definition of Coalition?

a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

What is the definition of Decadence?

decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay.

What is the definition of Expostulate?

to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.

What is the definition of Hackneyed?

used so often as to lack freshness or originality.

What is the definition of Jaded?

wearied, worn-out, dulled.

What is the definition of Lurid?

causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint.

What is the definition of Meritorious?

worthy, deserving recognition and praise.

What is the definition of Umbrage?

offense, resentment; a vague suspicion; shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade.

What is the definition of Unctuous?

excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable.

What is the definition of Assuage?

to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appear, satisfy, quench.

What is the definition of Elicit?

to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person).

What is the definition of Hiatus?

a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing).

What is the definition of Innuendo?

a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference.

What is the definition of Intercede?

to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement.

What is the definition of Petulant?

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

What is the definition of Prerogative?

a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence.

What is the definition of Provincial?

pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook.

What is the definition of Simulate?

to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of.

What is the definition of Transcend?

to rise above or beyond, exceed.

What is the definition of Approbation?

the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval.