vocab 10 review Flashcards
accrue
verb - to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
annotation
noun - a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
bedlam
noun - a state or scene of uproar and confusion
covert
adjective - hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; noun - a sheltered place, a hiding place
debonair
adjective - pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
dun
verb - to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt; noun - a creditor; adjective - dark, dull, drab, dingy
efficacious
adjective - effective, producing results
equanimity
noun - calmness, composure, refusal to panic
fortuitous
adjective - accidental, occurring by a happy chance
gist
noun - the essential part, main point, or essence
gratuitous
adjective - freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
imperious
adjective - overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
invective
noun - a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; adjective - abusive, vituperative
motley
adjective - showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; noun - a jester’s costume; a jester
munificent
adjective - extremely generous, lavish
procrastinate
verb - to delay, put off until later
provocative
adjective - tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
recondite
adjective - exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
reprobate
noun - a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; adjective - corrupt or unprincipled; verb - to disapprove of, condemn
sedentary
adjective - characterized by or calling for continued setting; remaining in one place
