Unit 10, Level F

Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Unit 10, Level FFirst Ten Words Second Ten Words

Annotation

Debonair

Dunning

Gist

Gratuitous

Invective

Motley

Procrastinate

Recondite

ReprobateUnit 10 VCB, Level F

Accrue (v.)

To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

Synonyms: collect, accumulate

Older people seem to be wiser due to the wisdom that accrues over time.

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Annotation (n.)A critical or explanatory note or comment,

especially for literary work

Synonyms: detailed note

Mrs. Buckley couldn’t help but boast to all of her friends about her students’ fantastic annotation skills.

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Bedlam (n.)

A state or scene of uproar and confusion

Synonyms: commotion, chaos

There’s no way I can get any reading done in this bedlam, so I’m going to the

library.

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Covert

(adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded;

(n.) a sheltered place, a hiding placeSynonyms: undercover, clandestine

Ex: My brother and I ran into the covert area when we heard that the tornado

touched ground. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Debonair (adj.) Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth

and polished in manner and appearance

Synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious

His debonair dismissal of my inquiry concerning his financial situation led me to

believe that nothing was wrong.

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Dun

(v.) To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt;

(n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy

Synonyms: hound, harass

It does not help to dun the teenager for the borrowed money; he his broke! Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Efficacious (adj.)

Effective, producing results

Synonyms: Effectual, Efficient

Taking a cookie break while studying is one of the most efficacious ways of rejuvenating the mind that I have ever discovered.

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Equanimity (n.)

Calmness, composure, refusal to panic

Synonyms: tranquility, imperturbability

Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity.

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Fortuitous (adj.)

Accidental, occurring by a happy chance

Synonyms: Unintentional, unplanned

Due to the fortuitous drop in oil prices, the shipping company showed healthy profits for the year.

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Gist (n.)

The essential part, main point, or essence

Synonyms: Substance, core, nucleus

Would the talented fellow who keeps the back row in stitches please repeat the gist of what I said?

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Gratuitous (adj.)

Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

Synonyms: Voluntary, unjustified

Though she had hoped to leave the lecture early, several members of the audience asked gratuitous questions, delaying her by an hour.

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Imperious (adj.)

Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

Synonyms: Domineering, magisterial

The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner masked the reality that he was a fussy

little man behind a curtain. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Invective

(n.) A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) Abusive, vituperative

Synonyms: vituperation, abuse

He let loose his usual hail of invectives, a furious shower that left the air a bit clearer.

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Motley

(adj.) Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors

(n.) A jester’s costume; a jester

Synonyms: diverse, heterogeneous

A motley group filled the stage for the multicultural show; every country seemed to be represented. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Munificent (adj.)

Extremely generous, lavish

Synonyms: bounteous, liberal

The munificent fund of money donated to the administration allowed the school

to continue the faculty scholarship. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Procrastinate (v.)

To delay, put off until later

Synonyms: stall, dillydally

When you procrastinate studying for an exam, you typically fare poorly on

the exam. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Provocative (adj.)

Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

Synonyms: Stimulating, arousing

The ideas presented in the film were so provocative; the director decided

it should have an R rating. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Recondite (adj.)

Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

Synonyms: Arcane, abstruse

Many people laugh at the jokes on Big Bang Theory; however, few understand their recondite professions.

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Reprobate

(n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel

(adj.) Corrupt or unprincipled

(v.) To dissaprove of, condemn

Synonyms: scoundrel

Reprobates tend to be funnier in movies versus real life. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

Sedentary (adj.)

Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

Synonyms: static, stationary

Jillian Michaels often admonishes contestants on the Biggest Loser for their sedentary lifestyle.

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