Unit 3 Level F

Abominate (v) To have an intense dislike or hatred for S – loathe, abhor, despise A – relish, savor, esteem

Acculturation (n) The modification of social patterns, traits or structures S – Adaptation

Adventitious (adj) resulting from chance rather than inherent cause or character, accidental S – Extrinsic, incedental A – Essential, congential

Ascribe (v) To assign or refer to (cause or source) S – impute, credit

Circuitous (adj) roundabout, not direct S – indirect, meandering A – straight, direct

Commiserate (v) To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress S – feel sorry for, empathize A – feel no sympathy for

Enjoin (v) To direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authorized way, to prohibit S – bid, charge, adjure A – allow, permit

Expedite (v) To make easy, cause to progress faster S – accelerate, facilitate, speed up A – hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

Explate (v) To make amends, make up for, to avert S – redeem, make amends for, make reparation

Ferment (n) A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence (v) To be in or work into such a state; produce alcohol by chemical properties S – commotion, turmoil, unrest A - peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

Inadvertent (adj) resulting from or marked by lack of attention S – accidental, A – deliberate, intentional

Norminal (adj) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously S – titular, inconsequential A – deliberate, intentional

Noncommittial (aji) not decisive or definite, unwilling to take a clear position A – positive, definite, committed

Peculate (v) To steal something that has been given into one’s trust, to take improperly for one’s own use S - defraud, misappropriate

Procivity (n) A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character and behavior)

Sangfrold (n) Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances S – poise, self-assurance, equanimity A – excitability, hysteria, flappability

Seditious (adj) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government S – mutinous, rebellious, subversive A – supportive, faithful, allegiant

Tenous (adj) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; poorly supported S – flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy A – strong, solid, substantial, valid

Vitriolic (adj) bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) S – withering, acerbic, mordant A – bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

Wheedle (v) To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end S – inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk A – coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm