Level F Introduction to Words & Definitions Vocabulary Unit 10 Level F Introduction to Words & Definitions

V. to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Accrue  V. to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Syn: Collect, accumulate, proceed from Ant: dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen

Annotation  N. a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work NO Syn or Ant.

Bedlam N. a state or scene of uproar and confusion Syn: Commotion, Pandemonium, chaos, anarchy Ant: Peace and quiet, order, tranquility

Covert Adj. hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; N. a sheltered place, a hiding place Syn: (adj.) Undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa Ant: Open, overt, undisguised

Debonair Adj. pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance, Syn: Carefree, Jaunty, gracious, urbane Ant: Distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish

Dun V. to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; N. a creditor; Adj. dark, dull, drab, dingy Syn: (v) hound, harass, nag

Efficacious Adj. effective, producing results Syn: Effectual, efficient, potent, powerful Ant: Ineffective, worthless, useless

Equanimity N. calmness, composure, refusal to panic Syn: Tranquility, imperturbility Ant: Excitability, flappability, agitation

Fortuitous Adj. accidental, occurring by a happy chance Syn: Unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky Ant: intentional, deliberate, premediated

Gist N. the essential part, main point, or essence Syn: Substance, Core, nucleus,

Gratuitous Adj. freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Syn: Voluntary, unjustified, Ant: Justified, warranted

Imperious Adj. overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Syn: Domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative Ant: Fawning,, obsequious, humble, unassuming

Invective N. a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; Adj. abusive, vituperative Syn: Vituperation, abuse, phillipic Ant: Tribute, panegyric, encomium

Motley Adj. showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; N. a jester’s costume; a jester Syn: (ADJ) variegated, heterogeneous, diverse, N(fool) Ant: (ADJ_) homogeneous, monochromatic

Munificent Adj. extremely generous, lavish Syn: Bounteous, Liberal, Ant: Miserly, Parsimonious

Procrastinate V. to delay, put off until later Syn: Stall, temporize, dillydally

Provocative Adj. tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying Syn: Stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling. Ant. Dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating

Recondite Adj. exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding Syn: Arcane, abstruse, Ant: simple, uncomplicated

Reprobate N. a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; Adj. Wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; V. to disapprove of, condemn Syn: (n) scoundrel, blackguard (adj) immoral, corrupt Ant: (n) saint, (adj) upright, virtuous, moral

Syn: Static, stationary, Sedentary Adj. characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Syn: Static, stationary, Ant: Active, peripatic