Ww Book 11, Lesson 5

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abstruse

Back 1

adj. difficult to understand

Front 2

accrue

Back 2

1. v. To arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from 2. To come as a regular addition

Front 3

acquiesce

Back 3

v. To accept as inevitable; to comply passively

Front 4

besmirch

Back 4

v. To stain or tarnish; to make dirty.

Front 5

explicit

Back 5

adj. Fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied.

Front 6

histrionic

Back 6

1. adj. Purposely affected; theatrical. 2. n. pl. Exaggerated displays of emotion, intended to produce an effect or response.

Front 7

impropriety

Back 7

1. n. The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable. 2. n. Something that is improper.

Front 8

inveigle

Back 8

1. v. To lure or trick into doing something 2. v. To obtain by flattery or trickery.

Front 9

penitent

Back 9

adj. Sorry for having done wrong

Front 10

probity

Back 10

n. Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue.

Front 11

purport

Back 11

v. To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.

Front 12

repercussion

Back 12

n. An unforseen or indirect result or effect of an event.

Front 13

revelation

Back 13

n. Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise.

Front 14

surfeit

Back 14

n. An overabundant supply; an excess

Front 15

unsavory

Back 15

1. adj. Having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell 2. adj. Morally offensive.