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vocab set #2(part B)
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| locus | a location |
| manifesto | a public declaration of beliefs or goals (esp. political) |
| mantle | something that covers or conceals |
| marquee | a large tent (used for parties or exhibitions); a small roof over an entrance or window (esp. over the entrance to a theater) |
| mince | to act in a different way |
| nominal | minimal |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (ex: an accident) |
| pan | to criticize or review harshly; to move slowly from one side to another |
| paragon | a large, unflawed diamond |
| paraphernalia | personal belongings; the equipment use for an activity |
| parquet | an inlaid wood flooring; the lower floor of a theater |
| pedant | someone who meticulous abides by the rules |
| peripheral | supplementary |
| perquisite | a birthright (a privilege granted by birth); a gratuity (a gift in return for a service) |
| perverse | tending to act in opposition to others |
| pitch | the steepness of a slope |
| pith | the essence (the heart of the matter); strengh, vigor; the soft inner fiber in plant stems |
| plutocracy | wealthy people; governmental rule by the wealthy |
| posthumous | occurruing after one's death |
| precipitous | rash (abrupt and ill-conceived) |
| preen | to gloat |
| prelude | an introductory performance |
| prolix | tediously word |
| propound | to put forward for consideration |
| protocol | etiquette (respectful behaviour) |
| pseudo | false |
| purvey | to distribute something (esp. food) |
| quiver | a case that holds arrows |
| ream | about 500 sheets of paper; to squeeze the juice out of; to enlarge by removing material |
| refuse | trash |
| rent | a breech of friendly relations |
| reproof | the act of scolding someone |
| reprove | to scold; to find fault with |
| resinous | resembling the sticky fluid secreted by some plants (such as pine trees) |
| retiring | shy and reserved |
| sap | to weaken |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword |
| schema | a plan or the outline of a plan |
| scintilla | a trace (a very small amount) |
| scrumptious | delicious, delightful |
| seasoned | experience |
| sedulous | hard-working (diligent and persevering) |
| sententious | breif and full of meaning |
| simian | pertaining to an ape or monkey |
| slovenly | careless (esp. in work or appearance) |
| solstice | a culmination or highest point; the two time of the year when the sun is furthest from the equator |
| sonata | a type of musical composition (for one or two instruments) |
| stratum | a homogeneous layer of material (esp. rock); several layers |
| strut | a brace in a framework |
| sty | a painful swelling on the edge of the eyelid |
| supposition | the act of assuming something to be true; something assumed to be true (esp. for the sake of argument) |
| swell | a long unbroken wave |
| syncopate | to drop a letter or sound from the spelling or pronunciaton of a word; to shift the musicl accent to a beat that is normally unaccented |
| taut | in a neat or tidy condition |
| thresh | to separate from chaff |
| transmute | to transform |
| trappings | ornamental accessories |
| treatise | a formal written work that systematically describes a topic |
| underpinning | material used to support a structure |
| upstart | a suddenly successful person; a conceited and self-assertive person |
| vagary | an odd idea |
| venal | corruptible; marked by corruption |
| venire (vuh NYR ree) | a panel of potential jurors; an order directing an official to summon a jury |
| verisimilitude | the appearance of being true |
| verse | to become familiar with a subject |
| vignette (vin YET) | a picture whose edges gradually fade away; a short description or theatrical scene; a decorative design (often used on title pages in books) |
| vituperate | to scold with abusive language |
| waffle | to be evasive (esp. by being verbose) |
| wan | pale; appearing weak or tired |
| wile | to spend time in an enjoyable fashion |
| willy-nilly | in a chaotic fashion; whether one desires it or not |
Created by:
johne331
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