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Vocabulary # 6 - Eng
Standard Vocabulary # 5 - English 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accede (v) | to yield to; to assume an office or dignity |
| Brandish (v) | to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion |
| Deft (adj) | skillful, nimble |
| Explicit (adj) | definite, clearly stated |
| Inopportune (adj) | coming at a bad time, not appropriate |
| Ironic (adj) | suggestions an incongruity between what might by expected and what actually happens; sarcastic |
| Pinnacle (n) | a high peak or point |
| Premeditated (adj) | considered beforehand, deliberately planned |
| Solace: (n) | comfort, relief |
| Solace (v) | to comfort, console |
| Venal (adj) | open to or marked by bribery or corruption |