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Unit 6 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accede | to yield to ; to assume an office or dignity |
| brandish | to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion |
| comprise | to include or contain; to be made up of |
| deft | skillful, nimble |
| destitute | deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in |
| extirpate | to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally |
| inopportune | coming at a bad time; not appropriate |
| officious | meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority |
| ominous | unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen |
| pinnacle | of high peak or point |
| rampant | growing without check, running wild |
| solace | comfort, relief; to comfort, console |
| stately | dignified, majestic |
| supple | bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable servile |
| venal | open to or marked by bribery or corruption |
| chagrin | irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustation |
| explicate | to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel or brawl |
| reticent | not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant |
| somnolent | sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep |