English Iii H: Vocabulary 31-45

Front 1

That which remains after a part is taken, gone, or disposed of

Back 1

residue

Front 2

To venture or to invest in an enterprise or activity; often, to board a ship

Back 2

embark

Front 3

Conformity to established standards of proper behavior or manners

Back 3

propriety

Front 4

To approve, support, or sustain

Back 4

endorse

Front 5

A building of imposing appearance or large size

Back 5

edifice

Front 6

To build up or increase the faith or morality of; to uplift

Back 6

edify

Front 7

Expression of sympathy with another in sorrow, grief, or misfortune

Back 7

condolence

Front 8

Personal belongings; equipment

Back 8

paraphernalia

Front 9

To cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding

Back 9

connive

Front 10

The study and interpretation of religious faith, practice, and experience

Back 10

theology

Front 11

A list that a company or person is prepared to perform

Back 11

repertoire

Front 12

To remove, destroy, pull up, do away with completely

Back 12

eradicate

Front 13

A condition in which sense or feeling is greatly diminished or suspended

Back 13

stupor

Front 14

To promote the growth and development of by providing necessary food, support, and encouragement

Back 14

nurture

Front 15

Statement not proved but assumed to be true for purposes of argument or further study or investigation

Back 15

hypothesis

Front 16

Sharp, biting, or irritating to the senses

Back 16

acrid

Front 17

The exercise of force or power to compel an act or choice

Back 17

coercion

Front 18

Any scheme for making selections or for distributing prizes by chance

Back 18

lottery

Front 19

Continual change from one condition, position, or course to another

Back 19

fluctuation

Front 20

Being different from some established pattern

Back 20

eccentric

Front 21

To reduce to utter ruin or destroy entirely

Back 21

annihilate

Front 22

Pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation

Back 22

nautical