Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Vocabulary: Fall List #4

accede: assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

brandish: wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

comprise: consist of; be made up of.

deft: neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.

destitute: without the basic necessities of life.

explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

extirpate: root out and destroy completely.

inopportune: occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

ironic: using or characterized by irony.

musty: having a stale, moldy, or damp smell.

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

ominous: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

pinnacle: a high, pointed piece of rock.

premeditated: think out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand.

rampant: flourishing or spreading unchecked.

solace: comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

stately: having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.

supple: bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

suppress: forcibly put an end to.

venal: showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery.

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