Vocab 11 And 12 Wordly wise

Attentuate (v)

To weaken, reduce, or make thin.

Behemoth (n)

Something or someone of massive size or power.

Disinter (n)

To dig up or remove from a grave.

Impinge(v)

To encroach upon or strike forcefully.

Multifarious (adj)

Having many varied forms or components.

Oxymoron (n)

A phrase combining contradictory terms.

Plenitude (n)

An abundance or ample amount.

Postulate (v/n)

To assume as true, or a self-evident principle.

Prevail (v)

To triumph, succeed, or remain widespread.

Putrefy (v)

To decay or rot, emitting a foul odor.

Salubrious (adj)

Promoting health or well-being.

Succulent

Juicy and tender

Tundra (n)

A cold, treeless arctic region

Unequivocal (adj)

Clear and leaving no doubt.

Vicissitudes (n)

Irregular changes or shifts in fortune

amity (n.)

Friendly, peaceful relations

Animadversion (n)

Harsh, critical, or disapproving commentary

Antithetical (adj)

Directly opposed or contrary to something

bellicose (adj.)

Combative, warlike, or eager to fight

bucolic (adj.)

Relating to the pleasant, simple aspects of the countryside

craven (adj.)

Lacking courage; contemptibly cowardly

exalt (v.)

To elevate in status, honor, or to praise highly

impugn (v.)

To challenge, dispute, or attack the truth of something

introspective (adj.)

Given to self-examination and thoughtful reflection

metier (n.)

A field or activity at which one excels; a specialty

penurious (adj.)

Extremely poor or stingy

privation (n.)

A state of lacking basic life necessities

sobriquet (n.)

A familiar nickname

tantamount (adj.)

Equivalent to, typically in seriousness or value

throes (n.)

A state of agonizing struggle or turmoil