Vocab Level F

Unit 10!

accrue

(v) to grow or accumulate over time

annotation

(n) a critical or explanatory note or comment, usually for a literary work

bedlam

(n) a state or scene of uproar or confusion

covert

(adj) hidden, clandestine, under-cover

debonair (adj)

Pleasant, suave, urbane

dun

(v) to demand incessantly, especially in payment

(n) a creditor (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy

efficacious

(adj) effective, producing results

equanimity

(n) calmness, composure, refusal to panic

fortuitous

(adj) accidental, occurring by happy chance

gist

(n) the essential part, main point, or essence

gratuitous

(adj) freely given, not called for by circumstance, unwarranted

imperious

(adj) seeking to dominate, overbearing, arrogant

invective

(n) a strong denunciation or condemnation ; abusive language

(adj) abusive

motley

(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

(n) a jester’s costume; a jester

munificent

(adj) extremely generous, lavish

procrastinate

(v) to delay or put off until later

provocative

(adj) tending to produce strong feelings or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating or annoying

recondite

(adj) exceeding ordinary knowledge or understanding

reprobate

(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person; scoundrel

(adj) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled (v) to disapprove of or condemn

sedentary

(adj) stationary, seated, static