1. Vocab 9 Definitions

2. Erratic Adj. Acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected
Nothing has ever been accomplished with an erratic diet.

3. Extortion
Noun
The crime of getting money from someone else by using force
The couple was arrested and charged with extortion against the older gentleman.

4. Adverse
Adj.
Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable conditions or effects
The basketball game was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on the road.

5. Asset Noun A valuable person or thing
The school was such an asset to the community that there was huge fundraiser to help rebuild it after it was burnt down.

6. Bigot Noun A person who is intolerant towards different opinions
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Ewell is a bigot who was unable to look past his own prejudices.

7. Blatant Adj. Having done openly and unashamedly; brazenly obvious
The teacher could tell that the student was telling a blatant lie.

8. Entourage
Noun
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person
It is uncommon to see the President of the U.S. walking around without an entourage.

9. Virulent
Adj.
Extremely severe or harmful (of a disease or poison); highly infective
Researchers were astonished to find that the poison was so virulent that it killed a mouse instantly.

10. Remnant
Noun
A fragment or scrap from something greater; a part that is left when the other parts are gone
There were no remnants of the living when colonists came to Roanoke, Virgina.

11. Spew Verb To flow out of something in a fast and forceful manner
Buses were spewing out black, thick clouds of exhaust in downtown Chicago.

12. Loath Adj. Being reluctant or unwilling to do something
Cassie was loath to admit her mistakes in front of her group.

13. Solicit
Verb
To ask for or try to get something from someone (mostly money)
Many universities have solicited Congress for funding for different departments along with giving money for scholarships.

14. Astute
Adj.
Being clever in practical matters; able to notice and understand things clearly; able to assess situations and people
The professor was impressed with the freshman’s astute remarks over how government can cut back on taxes for everyone.

15. Advocate
Verb
To support or argue for; to speak or write in favor of; publicly recommend
The teachers in major cities advocate for higher salaries and ask for other teachers to support their cause.

16. Ineffectual
Adj.
Not producing the effects wanted; not getting the desired effect
She was neglectful and ineffectual as a parent.

17. Scrutinize
Verb
To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically
My great aunt always scrutinizes the menu, the décor, and the flowers at anyone’s wedding.

18. Nefarious
Adj.
Being extremely wicked or villainous; dastardly, morally bad in principle or practice
Batman and Superman fight against nefarious villains.

19. Amicable
Adj.
Being friendly and polite to avoid argument or disagreement
Jonathan’s departure was amicable with his boss and the board of trustees after a rough season in the business.

20. Vexatious
Adj.
Causing irritation or annoyance; intending to harass or cause stress
My dad cannot stand the vexatious phone calls from telemarketers during dinner time.

21. Malady Noun Any disorder or disease of the body; illness
“The mysterious malady, which was initially rare, came to be known as AIDS, and soon its underlying cause was identified as H.I.V.” – The New Yorker 12/22/2015