#5 Vocab Flashcards
(20 cards)
abet verb
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense
aver verb
state or assert to be the case
blatant adj
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
broach verb
raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion
buttress noun
a source of defense or support
carousal noun
a rowdy gathering that involves drinking too much alcohol
collate verb
collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order
connoisseur noun
an expert judge in matters of taste
disconsolate adj
without consolation or comfort; unhappy
encumber verb
without consolation or comfort; unhappy
foment verb
instigate or stir up
grisly adj
causing horror or disgust
herculean adj
requiring great strength or effort
impassive adj
not feeling or showing emotion
inauspicious adj
not conducive to success; unpromising
incontrovertible adj
not able to be denied or disputed
nonplussed adj
(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react
opportune adj
(of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate
prolific adj
producing many works
rejoinder noun
a reply, especially a sharp or witty one
