Vocabulary Unit 10 Level F

Accrue Verb To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Synonyms- collect, accumulate, proceed from Antonyms- dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen

Annotation Noun A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

Bedlam Noun A state or scene of uproar and confusion Synonyms- commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy Antonyms- peace and quiet, order, tranquility

Covert Adjective Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded Noun A sheltered place, a hiding place Synonyms-(adj) undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa Antonyms-(adj) open, overt, undisguised

Debonair (Adj) Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Synonyms- carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane Antonyms- distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish

Dun Verb To demand insistently, especially in payment of debt Noun A creditor Adjective Dark, dull, drab, dingy Synonyms-(v) hound, pester, harass, nag

Efficacious Adj Effective, producing results Synonyms- effectual, efficient, potent, powerful Antonyms- ineffective, worthless, useless

Equanimity Noun Calmness, composure, refusal to panic Synonyms- tranquility, imperturbability Antonyms- excitability, flappability, agitation

Fortuitous Adj Accidental, occurring by a happy chance Synonyms- unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky Antonyms- intentional, deliberate, premeditated

Gist Noun The essential part, main point, or essence Synonyms-substance, core, nucleus

Gratuitous Adj Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Synonyms- voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for Antonyms- justified, warranted

Imperious Adj Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Synonyms- domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative Antonyms- fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming

Invective Noun A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language Adj Abusive, vituperative synonyms- (noun) vituperation, abuse, diatribe, philippic Antonyms-(n) tribute, panegyric, encomium

Motley Adj Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors Noun A jester’s costume; a jester Synonyms- (adj) variegated, heterogeneous, monochromatic

Munificent Adj Extremely generous, lavish Synonyms- bounteous, liberal Antonyms- stingy, miserly, tightfisted, parsimonious

Procrastinate Verb To delay, put off until later Synonyms- stall, temporize, dillydally

Provocative Adj Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying Synonyms- stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling Antonyms- dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating

Recondite Adj Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding Synonyms- esoteric, arcane, profound, abstruse Antonyms- simple, uncomplicated

Reprobate Noun A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel Adj Wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled Verb To disapprove of, condemn Synonyms- (n) scoundrel, blackguard (adj) immoral, corrupt Antonyms- (n) saint; (adj) upright, virtuous, moral

Sedentary Adj Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Synonyms- seated, stationary, static Antonyms- active, peripatetic, migratory