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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