1. Unit 10, Level F
Unit 10 VCB, Level F

2. Unit 10, Level F First Ten Words Second Ten Words Annotation 
Debonair
Dunning
Gist
Gratuitous
Invective
Motley
Procrastinate
Recondite
Reprobate
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3. 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
Synonyms: collect, accumulate
Older people seem to be wiser due to the wisdom that accrues over time.
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4. especially for literary work
Annotation (n.)
A critical or explanatory note or comment,
especially for literary work
Synonyms: detailed note
Mrs. Buckley couldn’t help but boast to all of her friends about her students’ fantastic annotation skills.
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5. A state or scene of uproar and confusion
Bedlam (n.)
A state or scene of uproar and confusion
Synonyms: commotion, chaos
There’s no way I can get any reading done in this bedlam, so I’m going to the library.
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6. (adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully
Covert
(adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully
kept secret; sheltered, secluded;
(n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place
Synonyms: undercover, clandestine
Ex: My brother and I ran into the covert area when we heard that the tornado touched ground.
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7. Synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious
Debonair (adj.)
Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
Synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious
His debonair dismissal of my inquiry concerning his financial situation led me to believe that nothing was wrong.
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8. (v.) To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt;
Dun
(v.) To demand insistently, especially
in payment of a debt;
(n.) a creditor;
(adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy
Synonyms: hound, harass
It does not help to dun the teenager for the borrowed money; he his broke!
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9. Effective, producing results
Efficacious (adj.)
Effective, producing results
Synonyms: Effectual, Efficient
Taking a cookie break while studying is one of the most efficacious ways of rejuvenating the mind that I have ever discovered.
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10. Calmness, composure, refusal to panic
Equanimity (n.)
Calmness, composure, refusal to panic
Synonyms: tranquility, imperturbability
Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity.
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11. Accidental, occurring by a happy chance
Fortuitous (adj.)
Accidental, occurring by a happy chance
Synonyms: Unintentional, unplanned
Due to the fortuitous drop in oil prices, the shipping company showed healthy profits for the year.
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12. The essential part, main point, or essence
Gist (n.)
The essential part, main point, or essence
Synonyms: Substance, core, nucleus
Would the talented fellow who keeps the back row in stitches please repeat the gist of what I said?
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13. Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
Gratuitous (adj.)
Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
Synonyms: Voluntary, unjustified
Though she had hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour.
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14. Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
Imperious (adj.)
Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
Synonyms: Domineering, magisterial
The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner masked the reality that he was a fussy little man behind a curtain.
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15. (n.) A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language;
Invective
(n.) A strong denunciation or
condemnation; abusive language;
(adj.) Abusive, vituperative
Synonyms: vituperation, abuse
He let loose his usual hail of invectives, a furious shower that left the air a bit clearer.
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16. (n.) A jester’s costume; a jester Synonyms: diverse, heterogeneous
Motley
(adj.) Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
(n.) A jester’s costume; a jester
Synonyms: diverse, heterogeneous
A motley group filled the stage for the multicultural show; every country seemed to be represented.
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17. Extremely generous, lavish Synonyms: bounteous, liberal
Munificent (adj.)
Extremely generous, lavish
Synonyms: bounteous, liberal
The munificent fund of money donated to the administration allowed the school to continue the faculty scholarship.
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18. To delay, put off until later Synonyms: stall, dillydally
Procrastinate (v.)
To delay, put off until later
Synonyms: stall, dillydally
When you procrastinate studying for an exam, you typically fare poorly on the exam.
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19. Synonyms: Stimulating, arousing
Provocative (adj.)
Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
Synonyms: Stimulating, arousing
The ideas presented in the film were so provocative; the director decided it should have an R rating.
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20. Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
Recondite (adj.)
Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
Synonyms: Arcane, abstruse
Many people laugh at the jokes on Big Bang Theory; however, few understand their recondite professions.
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21. (n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
Reprobate
(n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
(adj.) Corrupt or unprincipled
(v.) To dissaprove of, condemn
Synonyms: scoundrel
Reprobates tend to be funnier in movies versus real life.
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22. Synonyms: static, stationary
Sedentary (adj.)
Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
Synonyms: static, stationary
Jillian Michaels often admonishes contestants on the Biggest Loser for their sedentary lifestyle.
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