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Unit 7 Vocab
Elizabeth
Question | Answer |
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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 |