Elite Prep 126-150

deference

yielding an opinion, desire, or position to another out of respect

salient

important, prominent, most noticeable

unseemly

not decent or proper

remorse

sadness or regret for what one has done

mercenary

greedy; motivated by desire for money

fetid

having a bad odor

drab

dull or dreary; monotonous

prodigal

exceedingly or recklessly wasteful

patronize

to sponsor or support; to be kind or helpful in a snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior

plausible

appearing worthy of belief or trust

allure

the power to attract with something desirable

lenient

inclined not to be strict

pertinent

relevant

serene

calm and peaceful

indubitable

certain; indisputable

inaugurate

to formally bring into office at the beginning of a term

covert

concealed or disguised; not openly practiced

solace

comfort in a time of distressi

nsidious

subtly harmful; stealthy, sneakys

atrophy

a wasting away, esp. of body tissue

altercation

a heated or noisy argument

foment

to stir up negative feelings, esp. those that lead to violent action

purloin

to steal, oft. in violation of a trust

caesura

a break or pause

acquiesce

to agree without protest