VOCAB WORDS WEEK 14College Composition

Ms. Wummel

ABSTRUSE(adj) dealing with matters difficult to be understood

BOISTEROUS(adj) unchecked merriment or animal spirit

CAJOLE (verb) to impose on or dupe by flattering speech

DOGMATIZE(verb) to make positive assertions without supporting them by argument or evidence.

EXACERBATE(verb) to make more sharp, severe, or virulent

FASTIDIOUS(adj) hard to please

GREGARIOUS(adj) not habitually solitary or living alone

HALCYON(adj) calm

IMBROGLIO(noun) a misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife

JURISPRUDENCE(noun) the science of rights in accordance with positive law

KERCHIEF(noun) square of linen, silk or other material used as a covering for the head or neck

LOQUACIOUS(adj) talkative

MENAGERIE(noun) a collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition

NECROMANCER(noun) one who practices the art of foretelling the future by means of communication with the dead

OBSEQUIES(noun) funeral rites

PARAPHERNALIA

(noun) miscellaneous articles of equipment or adornment

QUINTESSENCE(noun) the most essential part of anything

RETROGRESSION

(noun) a going or moving backward or in a reverse direction

SEQUACIOUS(adj) ready to be led

TRANSIENT(noun) one who or that which is only of temporary existence.

UBIQUITOUS(adj) being present everywhere

VICISSITUDE(noun) a change, especially a complete change, of condition or circumstances, as of fortune

WITTICISM(noun) a witty, brilliant, or original saying or sentiment

ZEPHYR(noun) any soft, gentle wind