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Vocabulary #6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accede | to yield to (consent) |
| brandish | to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion |
| comprise | to include or contain; to be made up of |
| deft | skillful |
| destitute | deprived of the necessities of life |
| explicit | definite, clearly stated |
| extirpate | to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally |
| inopportune | not appropriate; coming at a bad time |
| ironic | incongruous |
| musty | stale, moldy |
| officious | excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority |
| ominous | unfavorable or threatening |
| pinnacle | high peak or point |
| premeditated | deliberately planned |
| rampant | running wild |
| solace | comfort, relief |
| stately | dignified, majestic |
| supple | bending easily; readily adaptable |
| suppress | to stop by force |
| venal | marked by bribery or corruption |