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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

VOCAB: SPRING LIST 2

accouterments- additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity.

apogee- the highest point in the  development of something; the climax or culmination.

apropos- with reference to; concurring

bicker- argue about petty and trivial matters

coalesce- come together and from one mass or whole.

contretemps- an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.

convolution- a coil or twist

cull- select from a large quantity: obtain from a variety of sources.

disparate- especially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

licentious- promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

mete- dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.

noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

polemic- a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

populous- having a large population; densely populated.

probity- the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

repartee- conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.

supervene- occur later than as specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation.

truncate- shorten (something by cutting off the top or the end.)

unimpeachable- not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.

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