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