unit 7 vocabulary definitions. austere (adj.) the austere clothing and conduct of the puritans...
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Unit 7 Vocabulary
Definitions
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Austere (adj.) The austere clothing and
conduct of the Puritans expressed their religious humility.
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Austere (adj.) The austere clothing and
conduct of the Puritans expressed their religious humility.
Severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor
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Beneficent (adj.) From them I learned that purely
beneficent acts can require as much hard work as a nine-to-five-job.
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Beneficent (adj.) From them I learned that purely
beneficent acts can require as much hard work as a nine-to-five-job.
Performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good
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Cadaverous (adj.) Weak from hunger and
cadaverous in appearance, the rescued captives were carried from the plane.
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Cadaverous (adj.) Weak from hunger and
cadaverous in appearance, the rescued captives were carried from the plane.
Pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
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Concoct (v.)• He concocts a savory stew with
fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.
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Concoct (v.)• He concocts a savory stew with
fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.
• To prepare by combining ingredients, make up as a dish, to devise, invent, fabricate
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Crass (adj.)• We feel that the positions of our
representative show a crass indifference to our problems.
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Crass (adj.)• We feel that the positions of our
representative show a crass indifference to our problems.
• Coarse, unfeeling; stupid
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Debase (v.) Every time a new rule is
introduced in a popular sport, there are fans who say it will debase the game.
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Debase (v.) Every time a new rule is
introduced in a popular sport, there are fans who say it will debase the game.
To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate, to cause to deteriorate
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Desecrate (v.) The search continues for the
vandals who desecrate the cemetery.
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Desecrate (v.) The search continues for the
vandals who desecrate the cemetery.
To commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
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Disconcert (v.) They had hoped to disconcert
him with an unexpected question, but he was well prepared.
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Disconcert (v.) They had hoped to disconcert
him with an unexpected question, but he was well prepared.
To confuse, to disturb the composure of
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Grandiose (adj.)• In how many stories, I wonder,
does an ambitious villain become the victim of grandiose plans?
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Grandiose (adj.)• In how many stories, I wonder,
does an ambitious villain become the victim of grandiose plans?
• Grand in an impression or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
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Inconsequential (adj.)• Feel free to ignore the inconsequential details, provided that you know exactly which ones they are.
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Inconsequential (adj.)• Feel free to ignore the inconsequential details, provided that you know exactly which ones they are.
• Trifling, unimportant
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Infraction (n.) His uncle paid a fine for his
infraction of the local recycling regulations.
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Infraction (n.) His uncle paid a fine for his
infraction of the local recycling regulations.
A breaking of a law or obligation
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Mitigate (v.)• I had hoped to mitigate her
anger by offering an apology.
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Mitigate (v.)• I had hoped to mitigate her
anger by offering an apology.• To make milder or softer, to
moderate in force or intensity
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Pillage (v./n.) The commanding officer warned
his troops not to pillage the conquered city and murder became a fact of life in Europe during the Dark Ages.
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Pillage (v./n.) The commanding officer warned
his troops not to pillage the conquered city and murder became a fact of life in Europe during the Dark Ages.
(V.) To rob of goods by open force (as in war)
(N.) The act of looting, booty
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Prate (v.)• He would prate endlessly about
the past but say nothing useful about our present dilemma.
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Prate (v.)• He would prate endlessly about
the past but say nothing useful about our present dilemma.
• To talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
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Punctilious (adj.)• The clerk was so punctilious in
obeying court rules that I had to remind him why I was there.
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Punctilious (adj.)• The clerk was so punctilious in
obeying court rules that I had to remind him why I was there.
• Very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety
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Redoubtable (v.)• As a ruler he was redoubtable
but, like all such rulers, not much loved.
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Redoubtable (adj.)• As a ruler he was redoubtable
but, like all such rulers, not much loved.
• Inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent
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Reprove (v.) She reproved her staff for
having followed orders blindly.
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Reprove (v.) She reproved her staff for
having followed orders blindly. To find fault with, scold, rebuke
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Restitution (n.) They made restitution for the
damage to the car but never fully regained the friendship of its owner.
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Restitution (n.) They made restitution for the
damage to the car but never fully regained the friendship of its owner.
The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage
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Stalwart (adj./n.)• She became as stalwart on the
basketball court as she was quick at mathematical puzzles.
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Stalwart (adj./n.)• She became as stalwart on the
basketball court as she was quick at mathematical puzzles
• (Adj.): Strong and sturdy; brave; resolute
• (N.): A brave, strong, person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising positon
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Vulnerable (adj.)• Those brave enough to have
opposed the dictator’s rise now found themselves in a vulnerable position.
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Vulnerable (adj.)• Those brave enough to have
opposed the dictator’s rise now found themselves in a vulnerable position.
• Open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged, unprotected