1. Unit Two Vocabulary
Week Eight

2. cadaverous (adjective)
corpse-like
Barnabas has a cadaverous complexion. .

3. consign (verb) relegate or send
The King threatened to consign his enemies to the dungeon.

4. Elocution (noun) public speaking
Martin Luther King had the gift of elocution.

5. incorrigible (adjective)
persistently bad
Incorrigible people frequently find themselves in trouble.

6. maim (verb)
injure/harm severely
Landmines can severely maim soldiers.

7. profuse (adjective)
excessive
Bunnies love profuse carrots.

8. promulgate (verb)
promote or spread information

9. strident (adjective) shrill loud/harsh
The woman’s strident voice, made Simon plug his ears.

10. subversion (noun) the act of undermining a government
The spy was guilty of subversion.

11. virulent (adjective)
deadly
Ebola is a virulent disease.