1. VOCABULARY Level D - Unit 2

2. compensatecompensate

3. compensate (v.) to make up for; to pay for services reimburse, repay

4. erraticerratic

5. erratic (adj.) different from what is ordinarily expected irregular, inconsistent, undependable, unpredictable

6. expulsionexpulsion

7. expulsion (n.) the process of forcing out eviction, ejection, ouster

9. lucrativelucrative

10. lucrative (adj.) bringing in money profitable, gainful

11. unflinchingunflinching

12. unflinchingunflinching (adj.) showing no signs of fear, not drawing back firm, resolute, steadfast, unwavering

13. dissolutedissolute

14. dissolute (adj.) loose in morals or behavior immoral, corrupt, improper

15. fortifyfortify

16. fortify (v.) to strengthen, build up reinforce

17. illegibleillegible

18. illegible (adj.) difficult or impossible to read indecipherable, scribbled, unreadable

19. proliferateproliferate

20. proliferate (v.) to increase or spread rapidly reproduce, mushroom, burgeon

21. subjugatesubjugate

22. subjugate (v.) to conquer by force, bring under complete control subdue, vanquish, master

23. jeerjeer

24. jeer (v.) to make fun of rudely mock, taunt (n.) a rude remark or derision

25. mediocremediocre

26. mediocre (adj.) average, ordinary undistinguished

27. sullysully

28. sully (v.) to soil, tarnish, defile, besmirch pollute, smear

29. tantalizetantalize

30. tantalize (v.) to torment by teasing tempt, lead on Me want cookie!

31. terseterse

32. terse (adj.) brief & to the point concise, succinct, crisp