cc word list 14
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VOCAB WORDS WEEK 14College Composition
Ms. Wummel
ABSTRUSE(adj) dealing with matters difficult to be understood
BOISTEROUS(adj) unchecked merriment or animal spirit
CAJOLE (verb) to impose on or dupe by flattering speech
DOGMATIZE(verb) to make positive assertions without supporting them by argument or evidence.
EXACERBATE(verb) to make more sharp, severe, or virulent
FASTIDIOUS(adj) hard to please
GREGARIOUS(adj) not habitually solitary or living alone
HALCYON(adj) calm
IMBROGLIO(noun) a misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife
JURISPRUDENCE(noun) the science of rights in accordance with positive law
KERCHIEF(noun) square of linen, silk or other material used as a covering for the head or neck
LOQUACIOUS(adj) talkative
MENAGERIE(noun) a collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition
NECROMANCER(noun) one who practices the art of foretelling the future by means of communication with the dead
OBSEQUIES(noun) funeral rites
PARAPHERNALIA
(noun) miscellaneous articles of equipment or adornment
QUINTESSENCE(noun) the most essential part of anything
RETROGRESSION
(noun) a going or moving backward or in a reverse direction
SEQUACIOUS(adj) ready to be led
TRANSIENT(noun) one who or that which is only of temporary existence.
UBIQUITOUS(adj) being present everywhere
VICISSITUDE(noun) a change, especially a complete change, of condition or circumstances, as of fortune
WITTICISM(noun) a witty, brilliant, or original saying or sentiment
ZEPHYR(noun) any soft, gentle wind