Unit 6 Flashcards
accede
to yield to
brandish
to wave or flourish in a vigorous or menacing way
comprise
to include or contain
deft
skillful
destitute
deprived of the necessities of life
explicit
definite, clearly stated
extirpate
to tear up by the roots
inopportune
coming at a bad time
ironic
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
musty
stale,moldy
officious
meddling, excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
ominous
unfavorable
pinnacle
a high peak or point
premeditated
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
rampant
growing without check, running wild
solace
comfort, relief
stately
dignified, majestic
supple
bending easily: bending with agility
suppress
to stop by force, put down
venal
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
