Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Vocabulary: Fall List #4

accedeassent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

brandishwave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

compriseconsist of; be made up of.

deftneatly skillful and quick in one's movements.

destitutewithout the basic necessities of life.

explicitstated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

extirpateroot out and destroy completely.

inopportuneoccurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

ironicusing or characterized by irony.

mustyhaving a stale, moldy, or damp smell.

officiousassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters.

ominousgiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

pinnaclea high, pointed piece of rock.

premeditatedthink out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand.

rampantflourishing or spreading unchecked.

solacecomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

statelyhaving a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.

supplebending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

suppressforcibly put an end to.

venalshowing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery.

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