Unit 13 Vocab Words Flashcards
APPLICABLE
(adj.) Able to be applied; Relevant or suitable
Antipathy
(n.) A strong or natural dislike or feeling of repugnance
Asset
(n.) A valuable or useful thing or quality; A resource
Beset
(v.) To attack on all sides; To surround
Compassion
(n.) Deep caring or sympathy for others
Decorum
(n.) Appropriate behavior, speech or conduct
Duress
(n.) Restraint by threat or force; Coercion
Exuberant
(adj.) Extremely good or joyful and wildly enthusiastic; Marked by great plentifulness
Facsimile
(n.) An exact copy or reproduction
Imbibe
(v.) To consume by drinking or take in
Implacable
(adj.) Not able to appease or satisfy
Infenetisimal
(adj.) Immeasurably or exceedingly minute; Very small
Innocuous
(adj.) Not harmful or injurious
Militate
(v.) To have force or influence on someone or something
Patent
(n.) A grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time
Prowess
(n.) Exceptional strength, skill, or bravery, especially in battle
Sedate
(v.) To calm or relieve by means of a tranquilizer; (adj.) Calm, quiet or composed
Stentorian
(adj.) Extremely loud or powerful sound
Stipulate
(v.) To arrange or specify as a condition of an agreement; Require by contract
Ultimatum
(n.) A final, uncompromising statement or demand that if rejected may end relations
