English III - Vocabulary Lesson 13 exonerate plebian expedite provocation forgo query incoherent secular incredulous shibboleth
exonerate Verb To clear completely of a charge; to prove blameless
expedite Verb To make easier or quicker; to hasten
forgo Verb To refrain from; to go without
incoherent Adjective Impossible to understand
incredulous Adjective skeptical; disbelieving
plebeian Noun – one of the common people of ancient Rome Adjective – common; vulgar; crude
provocation Noun Something that stirs up anger
query Noun – a question Verb – to question
secular Adjective Worldly; not religious
shibboleth Noun Any use of language, habit, or custom that distinguishes a class; a slogan
English III - Vocabulary Lesson 14 blithe interpose cede intrinsic chagrin precipitate debonair proficient filial remission
blithe Adjective Happy; carefree
filial Adjective Of or expected from a son or daughter
interpose Verb to insert ; to interject
intrinsic Adjective Essential; natural; inherent
cede Verb To yield or give up
chagrin Noun A feeling of disappointment or embarrassment
debonair Adjective Graceful; charming
precipitate Verb To cause something to happen
proficient Adjective Skilled; expert; qualified
remission Noun A release; a lessening of intensity