CPC Lesson 5

abstruse

adj. difficult to understand

accrue

1. v. to arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with "to" or "from"

2. to come as a regular addition

acquiesce

v. to accept as inevitable; to comply passively

besmirch

v. to stain or tarnish; to make dirty (literal or figurative)

explicit

adj. fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied

histrionic

adj. purposely affected; theatrical

histriconics

n. (plural) exaggerated displays of emotion, intended to produce and effect or response

impropriety

1. n. the quality or state of being improper or unsuitable

2. something that is improper

inveigle

1. v. to lure or trick into doing something

2. to obtain by flattery or trickery

penitent

adj. sorry for having done wrong

probity

n. honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue

purport

v. to give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something

repercussion

n. an unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event

revelation

n. something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise

surfeit

n. an overabundant supply; an excess

unsavory

1. adj. having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell

2. morally offensive