UNIT FIVE Day 1 Vocabulary Knowledge Assignment Flashcards
abet
verb
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong (particularly a crime)
aver
verb
state or assert to be the case.
blatant
adjective
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly/completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.
broach
verb
raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion.
buttress
noun)/(verb
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall/increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce.
carousal
noun
a rowdy gathering that involves drinking too much alcohol
collate
verb
collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.
connoisseur
noun
an expert judge in matters of taste.
disconsolate
adjective
without consolation or comfort; unhappy
encumber
verb
restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
foment
verb
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
grisly
adjective
causing horror or disgust.
herculean
(adjective
requiring great strength or effort/(of a person) muscular and strong.
impassive
adjective
not feeling or showing emotion.
inauspicious
adjective
not conducive to success; unpromising/unlucky
