Lesson 12 Abridge to Vincictive abridge verb Shorten as in abbreviated diminished The Wishbone series includes an abridged version of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde alacrity Noun a responsea prompt and cheerful one ID: 766271
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Lesson 12 Abridge to Vincictive
abridge verb Shorten; as in abbreviated; diminishedThe Wishbone series includesan abridged version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
alacrity Noun (a response---a prompt and cheerful one) The boss showed alacrity toward his employees.
antipathy Noun Strong dislike; animosity---think ENMITY Don’t have antipathy for me because I’m beautiful.
augment Verb To make greater; supplement; increase Vegetarians should augment t heir diets with extra protein. Or in the form of a noun--- Gloria found a dress to show off her newest augment ation .
bombastic Adj Using inflated language; pompous—think ARROGANT or OSTENTATIOUS
decry Verb To speak against—think—DISPARAGE Mr. Wilson decried Dennis’ newspaper delivery service.
eclectic Adj Coming from a variety of diverse sources Eclectic decorating would combine traditional and contemporary furniture.
enhance Verb To make better; improve Sara wanted to enhance the blue in her eyes with special contacts.
euphonious Adj Having a pleasant, agreeable sound Think—opposite of cacophonyI always loved the euphonious sounds of Clarence’s saxophone.
fervid Adj Ardent; burning; impassioned Opposite of ALOOF
impecunious Adj Having no money; penniless Think INDIGENT; DESTITUTE Who would have thought that five years after winning the mega million lottery, he would be impecunious ?
ingratiate Verb To make an effort to gain good favor A bit like being a SYCOPHANT---obsequiousShe ingratiated herself upon the popular girls in an attempt to win friends, but lost her true friends in the process.
luxuriant Adj Abundant in growth; lush; lavish Think—PRODIGAL (almost TOO much)Lots of shampoocompanies promiseluxuriant hair, but do any work?
paltry Adj Minor; slight; petty; insignificant Opposite of superiorThink-- TRIVIAL
pedantry Noun Act of showing off learning or knowledge Beyond—esoteric---showing off
placid Adj Peaceful; calm Think--serene
preclude Verb To make impossible; to prevent
promontory Adj Land or rock projecting into a body of water Jetty---jutting out of water
raze Verb To completely destroy Think—OBLITERATE
secular Adj Nonreligious; worldly Our government aims to be secular in nature so as regarding any religion in particular.
static Adj Having no motion; showing little change Opposite of active---think—DORMANT or QUIESCENT
tact Noun A keen sense of taste---appropriateness Particularly in delicate situationsTactful, tactfulness
torpid Adj Sluggish; inactive; dull Think--LETHARGIC
vindicated Verb Cleared of accusations or charges absolved
vindictive Adj Vengeful; spiteful; wanting payback Don’t confuse with vindicated (cleared)