Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Workshop: Level F: Unit 13: Definitions
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english vocab, english 10, english vocabulary, loomis chaffee
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Italian | English |
|---|---|
 collate | verb, to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.; to arrange in order for some specific purpose |
| foment | verb, to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm |
| abet | verb, to encourage, assist (especially in something wrong) |
| encumber | verb, to weigh down or burden; to fill up, block, hinder |
| connoisseur | noun, an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts |
| blatant | adjective, noise in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense |
| disconsolate | adjective, deeply unhappy or dejected without hope, beyond consolation |
| buttress | verb, to support, prop up, strengthen; noun, a supporting structure |
| aver | verb, to affirm, declare confidently |
| carousal | noun, noisy revelry or merry making (often with a suggestion of heavy drinking) |
| broach | verb, to break the surface of the water, to turn sideways to the wind and waves; to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce; to pierce in order to draw off liquid; noun, a spit for roasting |
| nonplussed | adjective & participle, puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss |
| prolific | adjective, abundantly productive; abundant, profuse |
| opportune | adjective, suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time |
| incontrovertible | adjective, unquestionable, beyond dispute |
| grisly | adjective, frightful, horrible, ghastly |
| rejoinder | noun, a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit |
| predilection | noun, a liking, preference |
| magniloquent | adjective, expressed in loft or high-flown language |
| inauspicious | adjective, unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future |
| impassive | adjective, showing no feeling or emotion |
| herculean | adjective, relating to Hercules; characterized by great strength; |
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