VOCAB UNIT 2 B LEVEL F # 11-20 An intruder Trespasser meddler The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as an interloper. Noun Interloper Intrinsic Inherent Inborn Natural It had been my fathers favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest. Adjective To make violent attacks in words Express strong disapproval You should not inveigh against the plan with quite so much vigor until you have read it. Verb Inveigh Lassitude Weariness of body or mind Lack of energy On some days I am overcome by lassitude at the thought of so many more years of schooling Noun Millennium A period of 1000 years In 1999 an argument raged over whether 2000 or 2001 would mark the beginning of the new millennium. Noun Occult Mysterious Magical Secret Hidden from view One need not rely on occult knowledge to grasp why things disappear in a house where two cats live. Adjective Permeate To spread through Penetrate Soak through The rain permeated all of my clothing and reduced the map in my pocket to a pulpy mass. Verb Precipitate To fall as moisture (v) Characterized by excessive haste (adj) Moisture; the product of an action (n) Stringent Strict Severe Stern Some argue that more stringent laws against speeding will make our streets safer. Adjective Surmise To believe without supporting evidence (v) An idea that lacks definite proof (n) Verb: infer, gather Noun: inference, presumption Exercises due on Thursday TEST ON FRIDAY