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Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level F Unit 10

Terms in this set (20)

accrue
(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
annotation
(n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
bedlam
(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
covert
(adj.) hidden, disguised, a purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place
debonair
pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
dun
(v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy
efficacious
(adj.) effective, producing results
equanimity
(n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic
fortuitous
accidental, by chance
gist
(n.) the essential part, main point, or essence
gratuitous
(adj.) freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
imperious
(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
invective
(n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative
motley
(adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester
munificent
extremely generous, lavish
procrastinate
(v) to unnecessarily delay, postpone, put off
provocative
(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
recondite
exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
reprobate
(n.) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; (adj.) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; (v.) to disapprove of, condemn
sedentary
characterized by or calling for continued stitting; remaining in one place
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