voc f 10 Flashcards
accrue
(v) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
annotation
(n) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
bedlam
(n) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
covert
(adj) hidden, disguised, purposely kept secret; sheltered, secluded (n) a sheltered place, a hiding place
debonair
(adj) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
dun
(v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt (n) a creditor (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy
efficacious
(adj) effective, producing results
equanimity
(n) calmness, composure, refusal to panic
fortuitous
(adj) accidental, occurring by a happy chance
gist
(n) the essential part, main point, or essence
gratuitous
(adj) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
imperious
(adj) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
invective
(n) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj) abusive, vituperative
motley
(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements of many colors; (n) a jester’s costume; a jester
munificent
(adj) extremely generous, lavish