Vocab #4

accede
assent or agree to a demand, request, or treatyEx: They had to accede to the budget proposal.
brandishwave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitementEx: He would brandish his hands every time they fought. 

compriseconsist of; be made up ofEx: The recipe comprised of eggs, onion and tomato. 
deft-neatly skillful and quick in one's movementsEx: He had a very deft manner while he was working. 
destitutewithout the basic necessities of life Ex: It's sad when people ending up destitute and living on the streets.
explicitstated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubtEx: I knew he was telling the truth by the explicit explanations he responded with. 
extirpateroot out and destroy completelyEx: Hitler tried to extirpate The Jews. 
inopportuneoccurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate timeEx: My dad came home at a very inopportune time during the night. 
ironicusing or characterized by ironyEx: It was ironic that his middle name is the same as my grandfathers. 
mustyhaving a stale, moldy, or damp smellEx: The cheese smelled very musty, so I threw it away.  
officiousassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial mattersEx: She tried to officiously run the group, but the members voted her out. 
ominousgiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspiciousEx: The fog ominously rolled in over the ocean and mountain tops. 
pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rockset on or as if on a pinnacleEx: My life feels as if I'm balancing on a pinnacle. 
premeditatedthink out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehandEx: The robber was now being charged with premeditated murder. 
rampant(esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading uncheckedEx: There was a rampant rumor going around the school. 
solacecomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadnessEx: I wrap my girlfriend up with my arms when she is overwhelmed with solace.  
statelyhaving a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearanceEx: She walks around stately with confidence. 
supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexibleEx: My agenda is very supple this week. 
suppressforcibly put an end toEx: I just had to suppress our friendship because of his actions. 
venal
showing or motivated by susceptibility to briberyEx: She venally accepted the challenge when she heard about the reward.