Vocabulary Level E Unit 6

accede (verb) to give in to

brandish (verb) to wave or flourish in a menacing way

comprise (verb) to include or contain; to be made up of

deft (adjective) skillful, nimble,

destitute (adjective) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in

explicit (adjective) definite, clearly stated Or openly discussing sex using derogatory language

extirpate (verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

inopportune (adjective) coming at a bad time; not appropriate

ironic (adjective)-when something unexpected

musty (adjective) stale, moldy

officious (adjective) meddling; too involved in other people’s business

ominous (adjective) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

pinnacle (noun) a high peak or point

premeditated (adjective) considered beforehand; deliberately planned

rampant (adjective) growing without check; running wild

solace (noun) comfort, relief; (verb) to comfort, console

stately (adjective) dignified, majestic

supple (adjective) bending easily

suppress (verb) to stop by force, put down

venal (adjective) open to or bribery or corruption