Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
Accede
A
To yield to; to assume an office
2
Q
Brandish
A
To wave or flourish in menacing or vigorous fashion
3
Q
Comprise
A
To include or contain; to be made up of
4
Q
Deft
A
Skillful, nimble
5
Q
Destitute
A
Lacking in
6
Q
Explicit
A
Definite, clearly stated
7
Q
Extirpate
A
To destroy totally
8
Q
Inopportune
A
Coming at a bad time
9
Q
Ironic
A
Given to irony
10
Q
Musty
A
Stale, moldy
11
Q
Officious
A
Meddling
12
Q
Ominous
A
Threatening, of bad omen
13
Q
Pinnacle
A
High peak or point
14
Q
Premeditated
A
Deliberately planned
15
Q
Rampant
A
Growing without check, running wild
16
Q
Solace
A
Comfort, relief
17
Q
Stately
A
Dignified, majestic
18
Q
Supple
A
Bending easily
19
Q
Suppress
A
To stop by force, put down
20
Q
Venal
A
Open to bribery or corruption
