Vocabulary Review Units 1-5

What does "approbation" mean?

• the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise

• intense dislike

• refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something

• present in great quantity

Define "elicit."

• selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

• remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

• to draw forth, bring out from some source

• make clear and comprehensible

An "innuendo" is...

• of high moral or intellectual value

• silly or trivial

• widely known and esteemed

• a hint or indirect suggestion or reference (often derogatory)

To "intercede" means to...

• to rise above or beyond, exceed

• plead on behalf of someone else

• to combine, unite, or merge

• to decline or reject

What is the definition of "unctuous"?

• excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety

• hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded

• exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

• calmness, composure, refusal to panic

Define "assuage."

• exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

• pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

• showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

• to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to; appease, satisfy, quench

What does "expostulate" mean?

• firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, obdurate, inflexible

• to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

• needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable

• something that is heavy or burdensome; a stigma; blame

Define "hiatus."

• to encourage, assist, aid, or support (especially in something wrong or uncertain)

• abundantly productive; abundant; profuse

• a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)

• unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future

The word "petulant" most nearly means...

• peevish

• boring

• attrative

• unreasonable

What does "umbrage" mean?

• to cut sort, bring to a halt, or end sooner than expected; to reduce

• without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done

• an overshadowing influence or power; offense; resentment; a vague suspicion

• willing to follow advice or authority, submissive; responsive