vocab #6

accede assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty Ex: They had to accede to the budget proposal. brandish wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement Ex: He would brandish his hands every time they fought. comprise consist of; be made up of Ex: The recipe comprised of eggs, onion and tomato. deft- neatly skillful and quick in one's movements Ex: He had a very deft manner while he was working. destitute without the basic necessities of life Ex: It's sad when people ending up destitute and living on the streets. explicit stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Ex: I knew he was telling the truth by the explicit explanations he responded with. extirpate root out and destroy completely Ex: Hitler tried to extirpate The Jews. inopportune occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time Ex: My dad came home at a very inopportune time during the night. ironic using or characterized by irony Ex: It was ironic that his middle name is the same as my grandfathers. musty having a stale, moldy, or damp smell Ex: The cheese smelled very musty, so I threw it away. officious assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters Ex: She tried to officiously run the group, but the members voted her out. ominous giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious Ex: The fog ominously rolled in over the ocean and mountain tops. pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rock set on or as if on a pinnacle Ex: My life feels as if I'm balancing on a pinnacle. premeditated think out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand Ex: The robber was now being charged with premeditated murder. rampant (esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked Ex: There was a rampant rumor going around the school. solace comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness Ex: I wrap my girlfriend up with my arms when she is overwhelmed with solace. stately having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance Ex: She walks around stately with confidence. supple bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible Ex: My agenda is very supple this week. suppress forcibly put an end to Ex: I just had to suppress our friendship because of his actions. venal showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery Ex: She venally accepted the challenge when she heard about the reward. _____________________ 1. Adroit: clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. The boy had no idea he was so Adroit at building bird houses 2. Amicable: having a spirit of friendliness. She was so friendly and amicable to anyone she meets. 3. Averse: strong dislike of an opposition to something. 4. Belligerent: Hostile or aggressive. People are crazy and belligerent on black Friday. 5. Benevolent: well meaning and kindly 6. Cursory: hasty and therefore not through or detailed 7. Duplicity: Double dealing 8. Extol: praise enthusiastically 9. Feasible: possible to do easily or conveniently 10. Grimace: twisted expression on some other persons face 11. Holocaust: destruction/slaughter on a mass scale 12. Impervious:incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected 13. Impetus:a moving force 14. Jeopardy: hazard or risk of or exposure to loss, harm, death, or injury 15. Meticulous:taking or showing extreme care about minute details 16. Nostalgia:a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time 17. Quintessence:the pure and concentrated essence of a substance. 18. Retrogress:to move backward 19. Scrutinize:to examine in detail with careful or critical attention. 20. tepid:characterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm