VOCABULARY Level D - Unit 2

compensatecompensate

compensate (v.) to make up for; to pay for services reimburse, repay

erraticerratic

erratic (adj.) different from what is ordinarily expected irregular, inconsistent, undependable, unpredictable

expulsionexpulsion

expulsion (n.) the process of forcing out eviction, ejection, ouster

lucrativelucrative

lucrative (adj.) bringing in money profitable, gainful

unflinchingunflinching

unflinchingunflinching (adj.) showing no signs of fear, not drawing back firm, resolute, steadfast, unwavering

dissolutedissolute

dissolute (adj.) loose in morals or behavior immoral, corrupt, improper

fortifyfortify

fortify (v.) to strengthen, build up reinforce

illegibleillegible

illegible (adj.) difficult or impossible to read indecipherable, scribbled, unreadable

proliferateproliferate

proliferate (v.) to increase or spread rapidly reproduce, mushroom, burgeon

subjugatesubjugate

subjugate (v.) to conquer by force, bring under complete control subdue, vanquish, master

jeerjeer

jeer (v.) to make fun of rudely mock, taunt (n.) a rude remark or derision

mediocremediocre

mediocre (adj.) average, ordinary undistinguished

sullysully

sully (v.) to soil, tarnish, defile, besmirch pollute, smear

tantalizetantalize

tantalize (v.) to torment by teasing tempt, lead on Me want cookie!

terseterse

terse (adj.) brief & to the point concise, succinct, crisp