Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards
allege
declare without proof
“I allege that you killed the man because you look like someone who would”
arrogant
having excessive pride and self-worth
“He is so arrogant, someone please bring his ego down”
benevolent
kind
“He is so benevolent, giving that homeless man $100”
complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions
“I am now complacent, knowing that robbery is a crime”
corroborate
To confirm or support with evidence
“I corroborated the opinion, giving it a piece of evidence”
digress
to wander away, especially from the main subject of writing or speaking
“I digressed from the topic on cancer because my grandfather died of it”
dubious
doubtful, questionable
“The teacher said my habits while I use the bathroom are dubious, being gone for half the period”
endure
To continue despite difficulty
“I endured the pain of training because I need to become the best”
extol
Revere, praise highly
“I extolled the works of martin luther king, saying he was amazing”
illuminate
To make clear, to supply light
“The sculpture in the center of the room was illuminating, it caught the attention of all tourists”
indignant
displayinganger due to unfairness
“The basketball player was indignant after the referee missed an illuminating foul”
meticulous
extremely careful and precise with details
“My friend was a perfectionist, meticulous on everything he does”
orthodox
customary; traditional
“The church was doing something orthodox; going back to its origins”
pretense
a false act intending to deceive
“I tried to put on a pretense that I averaged 10 points per game, but my friends all knew I was lying”
reconcile
to make compatible, bringing it into harmony
“I reconciled the disputing ideas, suggesting a medium”
