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Lesson 5

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Abstruse (adj.)Difficult to understand
Accrue (v.)To arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with 'to' or 'from'
Acquiesce (v.)To accept as inevitable; to comply passively
Besmirch (v.)To stain or tarnish; to make dirty
Explicit (adj.)Fully and clear expressed; Nothing is implied
Histrionic (adj.)Purposely affected; theatrical
Impropriety (n.)The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable; something that is improper
Inveigle (v.)To lure or trick into doing something; to obtain by flattery or trickery
Penitent (adj.)Sorry for having done wrong
Probity (n.)Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue
Purport (v.)To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something
Repercussion (n.)An unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an effect
Revelation (n.)Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise
Surfeit (n.)An overabundant supply
Unsavory (adj.)Having an unpleasant look, taste, smell; morally offensive
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