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VOCABULARY UNIT #10
ACCRUEV.—to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Synonym: collect; accumulate
We allowed the interest to accrue on the account until it turned into a small fortune.
ANNOTATIONn.—a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
Laurence Sterne’s novel Tristram Shandy has almost as many annotations as lines of text.
BEDLAMn.—a state or scene of uproar and confusion Synonym: commotion, chaos
Is this the same band that caused mob scenes and virtual bedlam on its first tour?
COVERTadj.—hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; shelteredn.—a sheltered place; a hiding place
Synonym: undercover
Napoleon was an expert at making covert preparations to attack unsuspecting opponents.
DEBONAIRAdj.—pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance. Synonym: carefree; gracious
Quite a few debonair young men asked my cousin to dance.
DUNv.—to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt Synonym: harass, hound, nag
Many of Charles Dickens’s characters are dunned by creditors because of their large debts.
EFFICACIOUSAdj.—effective, producing results Synonym: effectual, efficient, powerful,
potent
Not the most charming of senators, he nevertheless wielded the most efficacious knowledge of state laws.
EQUANIMITYn.—calmness, composure, refusal to panic Synonym: tranquility
Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity.
FORTUITOUSAdj.—accidental, occurring by a happy chance Synonym: unintentional, unplanned,
random
Due to a fortuitous drop in oil prices, the shipping company showed healthy profits for the year.
GISTn.—the essential part, main point, or essence Synonym: substance, core, nucleus
Would the talented fellow who keeps the back row in stitches please repeat the gist of what I said?
GRATUITOUSadj.—freely given; not called for by circumstances; unwarranted Synonym: unjustified; voluntary
Though she hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour.
IMPERIOUSAdj.—overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; compelling Synonym: domineering, urgent
The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner masked the reality that he was a fussy little man behind a curtain.
INVECTIVEn.—a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive languageadj.—abusive Synonym: abuse
He let loose his usual hail of invectives, a furious shower of comments that left everyone feeling a bit uncomfortable.
MOTLEYAdj.—showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors Synonym: diverse
Tall and short, thick and thin, old and young, we share the family name but are a motley bunch indeed.
MUNIFICENTAdj.—extremely generous, lavish Synonym: bounteous, liberal
Nothing the volunteers said could save the program until our anonymous friend donated a munificent sum of money.
PROCRASTINATEv.—to delay, put off until later Synonym: stall
We all want to procrastinate when a task is no fun, but some people make delaying a way of life.
PROVOCATIVEAdj.—tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying Synonym: stimulating; vexing
The ideas presented in the film were so provocative that I thought about them for days.
RECONDITEAdj.—exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding Synonym: complicated
The theories of relativity can seem recondite even for people who are well versed in the sciences.
REPROBATEn.—a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrelAdj.—corrupt or unprincipled Synonym: (n.) scoundrel
(adj.) immoral
Reprobates are usually more charming, funny, or thrilling in fiction than they are in real life.
SEDENTARYAdj.—characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Synonym: stationary
She exchanged her sedentary job in an office for a position as a swimming instructor.