English 11, WK. 3, Column 1

occurring by chance

• vulnerable

• fortuitous

material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned

• sinister

• incense

an explanation or critical interpretation of a text

• sanctuary

• exegesis

known or knowable only to a few people; secret

• arcane

• degenerate

limited to a small circle

• esoteric

• suffice

the quality or state of being dull or insipid

• platitudinous

• incoherent

the complete obstruction of the breath passage in the articulation of a speech sound

• occlusion

• vulnerable

fully or abundantly provided or filled

• intercede

• replete

sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it

• compassion

• suffice

to walk unsteadily; to give way; to speak brokenly or weakly

• intricate

• falter