English 10- Unit 13 Vocabulary

antipathy

a strong dislike, hostile feeling

applicable

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

asset

something of value; a resource; an advantage

beset

to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

compassion

sympathy for another's suffering; pity

decorum

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

duress

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

exuberant

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

facsimile

an exact copy

imbibe

to drink, to take in, absorb

implacable

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

infinitesimal

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

innocuous

harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

militate

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

patent

exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted

prowess

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

sedate

quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer

stentorian

extremely loud

stipulate

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

ultimatum

a final proposal or statement of conditions