Vocab Level F Unit #1 approbation - PowerPoint Presentation

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Vocab Level F

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approbation

Noun) the expression of approval or favorable opinion; praise; official approval

My broad hint that I had paid for the lessons myself brought smiles of approbation from all the judges at the piano recital.Slide3

assuage

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

The flight attendant’s safety demonstration did little to assuage the fears of the first time flyer.Slide4

coalition

Noun) a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

The workers formed a coalition and went on strike.Slide5

decadence

Noun) decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self indulgence

She views her love of chocolate as decadence because she has to have some every day.Slide6

elicit

Verb) to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

His attempt to elicit information over the phone was met with a barrage of irrelevant recordings.Slide7

expostulate

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

John tried to expostulate with his partner not to leave their business.Slide8

hackneyed

Adj

) used so often as to lack freshness or originality

There are many “pick-up lines” that are considered hackneyed.Slide9

hiatus

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

The hiatus in the conversation was awkward.Slide10

innuendo

Noun) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

Her gossip is full of innuendo, with no proof to back her assertions.Slide11

intercede

Verb) to please on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement

The referee had to intervene during the match.Slide12

jaded

Verb) wearied, worn out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)

Jill was so jaded by her past failed blind dates that she had no confidence that this one would be any different.Slide13

lurid

Adj

) causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint

Horror films often have lurid movie posters for advertising.Slide14

meritorious

Adj

) worthy, deserving recognition and praise

The meritorious soldier was honored by the President of the United States.Slide15

petulant

Adj

) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

An overworked parent may be unlikely to indulge the complaints of a petulant child.Slide16

prerogative

Noun) a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence

She seems to feel that a snooze at her desk was not an annoying habit but the prerogative of a veteran employee.Slide17

provincial

Adj

) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook; countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside

The provincial man came from a long line of farmers.Slide18

simulate

Verb) to make a pretense of, imitate, to show the outer signs of

Pilots have to simulate many hours of flying before they actually leave the ground in a plane.Slide19

transcend

Verb) to rise above or beyond, exceed

A great work of art may be said to transcend time and it is remembered for decades, or even centuries.Slide20

umbrage

Noun) shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense; resentment; a vague suspicion

She hesitated to give her opinion, fearing he would take umbrage at her criticism.Slide21

unctuous

Adj

) excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

Once someone is famous, there is a chance he will become unctuous.