Monday, September 9, 2013

Vocab #4

1) Accede: to give consent, approval or adherence
2) Brandish: to shake or wave, as a weapon 
3) Comprise: to include or contain
4) Deft: dexterous; nimble; skillfull; clever 
5) Destitute: deprived of; lacking food, clothing and shelter
6)Explicit: clearly developed or formulated
7) Extirpate: to remove or destroy totally; do away with
8) Inopportune: inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely 
9) Ironic: using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
10) Musty: having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold
11) Officious: objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services
12) Ominous: portrending evil or harm; threatening
13) Pinnacle: the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame
14) Premeditated: done deliberately; planned in advance
15) Rampant: violent in action or spirit; raging; furious
16) Solace: comfort in sorrow, misfortune or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort
17) Stately: majestic; imposing in magnificence 
18) Supple: bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible
19) Suppress: to put an end to the activities of a person, body of  persons
20) Venal: willing to sell one's influence; especially in return for a bribe 

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