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Sadlier-oxford vocabulary Level H Unit 3

Word List with 83 words
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ancillary
a
subordinate; subsidiary.
bowdlerize
Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), esp. with the result that it becomes weaker or less...: "a bowdlerized version of the story
condescend
vw
to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
cozen
vo,vw
to cheat, deceive, or trick.
enclave
n
a country, or especially, an outlying portion of a country, entirely or mostly surrounded by the territory of another country.
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forte
n
a strong point, as of a person; that in which one excels
gratis
adv.
without charge or payment; free
icon
n
a picture, image, or other representation.
interstice
n
an intervening space.
macrocosm
n
the great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole (microcosm).
mountebank
a person who sells quack medicines, as from a platform in public places, attracting and influencing an audience by tricks, storytelling, etc. quack; charlatan
paean
n
any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
persiflage
n
light, bantering talk or writing.
plethora
n
overabundance; excess
pragmatic
a
of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
quizzical
a
odd, queer, or comical.
rapacity
a
given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
schism
n
division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties.
therapeutic
a
of or pertaining to the treating or curing of disease; curative.
virtuoso
n
a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
perjury
n
the willful giving of false testimony under oath or affirmation, before a competent tribunal, upon a point material to a legal inquiry.
skittish
a
fickle; uncertain.
anathema
n
a person or thing detested or loathed
forgo
vo
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
paramount
a
above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction.
patronize
vo
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward
perfunctory
a
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
polemic
n
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
litigious
a
inclined to dispute or disagree; argumentative.
disputations
n
an academic exercise consisting of the arguing of a thesis between its maintainer and its opponents.
predilection
n
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
proclivity
n
natural or habitual inclination or tendency; propensity; predisposition
penchant
n
a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something
predisposition
n
tendency to a condition or quality, usually based on the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors.
propensity
n
a natural inclination or tendency
bent
n
direction taken, as by one's interests; inclination
quixotic
a
impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.
raucous
a
harsh; strident; grating
rectitude
n
rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue
etiquette
n
the code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other
propriety
n
conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
decorum
n
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
redoubtable
a
that is to be feared; formidable.
formidable
a
causing fear, apprehension, or dread
reprehensible
a
deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
reprimand
n
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
scourge
vo
to punish, chastise, or criticize severely.
scathe
vo
to attack with severe criticism.
lambaste
vo
to beat or whip severely.
skulk
vw
to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason
specious
a
apparently good or right though lacking real merit; superficially pleasing or plausible
spurious
a
not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit.
sporadic
a
(of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional
staid
vw
to cease or desist.
stagnate
vw
to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
stanch
vo
to check, allay, or extinguish.
staunch
a
characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty
strident
a
making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking
talisman
n
a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
ubiquitous
a
existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent
usurp
vo
to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right
vacuous
a
without contents; empty
venal
a
associated with or characterized by bribery
vicarious
a
taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute.
wan
a
showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc.
tangential
a
merely touching; slightly connected
immutable
a
not mutable; unchangeable; changeless.
emotes
vw
to show or pretend emotion
fawns
vw
to seek notice or favor by servile demeanor
exhorts
vo
to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.
pontificate
to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner;the state, office, or term
remonstrate
vo
to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
tedious
a
marked by tedium long and tiresome
feckless
a
ineffective; incompetent; futile
unaffected
a
free from affectation; sincere; genuine
quiescent
a
being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless
tranquil
a
free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm
halcyon
calm; peaceful; tranquil;: a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
onerous
a
burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship
vigorous
a
strong; active; robust
sullen
a
showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
morbid
a
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
indignant
a
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

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