Vocab 5 Flashcards
Abet (verb)
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
OR
encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime).
Aver (verb)
state or assert to be the case
OR
allege as a fact in support of a plea.
Blatant (Adj)
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
OR
completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious
Broach
raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion.
OR
pierce (a cask) to draw liquor.
OR
(of a fish or sea mammal) rise through the water and break the surface.
OR
a sudden and hazardous veering or pitching of a ship.
Buttress (noun) (verb)
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
OR
a source of defense or support.
OR
provide (a building or structure) with projecting supports built against its walls.
OR
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.
OR
appoint (a member of the clergy) to a benefice.
connoisseur (noun)
an expert judge in matters of taste.
disconsolate (adj)
without consolation or comfort; unhappy.
OR
(of a place or thing) causing or showing a complete lack of comfort; cheerless.
encumber (verb)
restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
OR
saddle (a person or estate) with a debt or mortgage.
OR
fill or block up (a place).
foment (verb)
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
OR
bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions.
grisly (adj)
causing horror or disgust.
herculean (adj)
requiring great strength or effort.
OR
(of a person) muscular and strong.
impassive (adj)
not feeling or showing emotion.
inauspicious (adj)
not conducive to success; unpromising.
