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Unit 7 Vocab
Elizabeth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proficient | Adj. Skilled at, highly knowledgeable of |
| Factotum | Noun An assistant who does a variety of jobs |
| Facsimile | Noun A copy or imitation |
| Facile | Adj. Too simplistic or easy |
| Expound | Verb To explain or discuss in detail |
| Proponent | Noun One who argues on favor of; supporter |
| Infrastructure | Noun The basic framework of a building or a system |
| Construe | Verb To interpret or analyze something in a particular way |
| Constructive | Adj. Having a positive attitude; helpful |
| Destitute | Adj. Having no money; poor |
| Restitution | Noun Payment for an injury; compensation |
| Stature | Noun Level of achievement of authority; standing |
| Dissolute | Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint |
| Abject | Adj. Lowly, miserable or wretched |
| Conjecture | Noun A guess, often based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| Impetuous | Adj. Acting passionately & without forethought |
| compunction | Noun Feeling of regret or remorse |
| Conducive | Adj. Supportive, encouraging; helping to bring about |
| resolute | Adj. Determined; steadfast |
| Comportment | Manner in which one acts/behaves |
| Fractious | Adj. Tending to argue or cause discord |
| obviate | to make unnecessary |
| induce | verb to lead towards some action |
| remiss | adj. failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent |
| intractable | adj. stubborn, obstinate, hard to move forward |
| visage | noun facial expression |
| deviate | depart from a path or plan |
| dismissive | adj. showing little regard; scornful |
| insoluble | adj. impossible to solve or fix unable to be dissolved |
| excise | verb to cut out of; remove |
| defer | put aside until later; yield respectfully |
| provincial | adj. limited in knowledge of the world narrow minded |
| proliferate | increase greatly in number |
| apparition | noun an unreal figure; a ghost |
| confer | consult someone else |
| infraction | noun minor variation of a rule or law |
| pungent | adj. stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell |
| concise | adj. brief & straightforward |
| introspective | adj. contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings |
| dichotomy | noun two opposite parts of one whole |
| expel | verb to send out or away |
| retract | verb to draw back; withdraw |
| punctilious | adj. paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful |
| deference | act of yielding to another's authority |
| inference | a conclusion based on some facts & guessing |
| adherent | noun a follower of a person or idea |
| diligent | adj. hard working and careful |
| motive | noun cause for action |
| purported | claimed as true but likely false |
| protracted | adj. extended in time; prolonged |
| perspicacious | adj. wise, insightful; acutely intelligent |
| sacrilege | noun an act against a holy person or place |
| impulse | noun a sudden involuntary urge to do something |
| recollect | verb to remember; to recall |
| dejected | adj. downcast or sad; depressed |
| impetus | noun that which drives one; momentum |
| sycophant | noun a person who flatters; a yes-man |
| envisage | verb to imagine; to conceive of |
| incoherent | adj. not able to understand; nonsensical |
| infringe | verb to intrude on an area |
| impervious | unable to be affected |
| motif | noun a recurring theme, subject, or idea |
| incisive | adj. sharply cutting; direct and powerful |
| viaduct | a bridge over a valley with a road or railroad |
| emote | verb to dramatically express emotion |
| tome | noun a large and serious book |
| diffuse | adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy verb to spread or distribute |
| epitome | noun the best or most typical example |
| invincible | adj. unable to be conquered |
| effusive | adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing |
| inherent | adj. existing as a natural part |
| epiphany | noun a moment of great insight; revelation |
| compel | verb to force or strongly persuade |
| deduce | VERB to draw a conclusion from fact; to infer |
| profuse | adj. plentiful; abundant |
| retrospective | adj. looking backwards over a period of time |
| diaphanous | adj. lightweight & transparent |
| aspect | noun a part that can be considered or viewed |
| phenomenon | noun a fact or event that can be observed and/or documented |
| evince | verb to establish; to reflect the truth of |
| emissary | noun an agent sent on a mission |
| anatomy | noun the structure or parts taken as a whole |
| petulant | adj. irritable or short-tempered |
| proffer | present; offer |
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mrspurple401
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