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Sadlier E: Unit 13
Vocabulary Pracitce
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antipathy | a strong dislike |
| applicable | caple of being applied |
| asset | something of value; an advantage |
| besset | to attack from all sides; to surround |
| compassion | sympathy for another's suffering; pity |
| decorum | proper behavior, good taste |
| duress | compulsion by threat; forcible |
| exuberant | high-spirited, enthusiastic |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| imbibe | to drink, absorb |
| implacable | not to be satisfied or pacified |
| infinitesimal | so small it has to be almost immeasurable |
| innocuous | harmless, inoffensive insignificant |
| militate | to have effect or force on or against someone or something |
| patent | exclusive rights over an invention; copyright |
| prowess | superior skill or ability |
| sedate | quiet, settled, sober |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| stipulate | to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
| ultimatum | a final proposal or statement or conditions |