accede- verb
assent or agree to a demand, request, or treatyEx: They had to accede to the budget proposal.
brandish- verbwave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitementEx: He would brandish his hands every time they fought.
comprise- verbconsist of; be made up ofEx: The recipe comprised of eggs, onion and tomato.
deft- adjectiveneatly skillful and quick in one's movementsEx: He had a very deft manner while he was working.
destitute- adjectivewithout the basic necessities of life Ex: It's sad when people ending up destitute and living on the streets.
explicit- adjectivestated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubtEx: I knew she was telling the truth by the explicit explanations she responded with.
extirpate- verbroot out and destroy completelyEx: Hitler tried to extirpate The Jews.
inopportune- adjectiveoccurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate timeEx: My sister came home at a very inopportune time during the night.
ironic- adjectiveusing or characterized by ironyEx: It was ironic that his middle name is the same as my grandfathers.
musty- adjectivehaving a stale, moldy, or damp smellEx: The cheese smelled very musty, so I threw it away.
officious- adjectiveassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial mattersEx: She tried to officiously run the group, but the members voted her out.
ominous- adjectivegiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspiciousEx: The fog ominously rolled in over the ocean and mountain tops.
pinnacle- nouna high, pointed piece of rockverbset on or as if on a pinnacleEx: My life feels as if I'm balancing on a pinnacle.
premeditated- verbthink out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehandEx: The robber was now being charged with premeditated murder.
rampant- adjective(esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading uncheckedEx: There was a rampant rumor going around the school.
solace- nouncomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadnessEx: My boyfriend knows I'm upset when he wraps his arms around me with solace.
stately- adjectivehaving a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearanceEx: She walks around stately with confidence.
supple- adjective
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexibleEx: My agenda is very supple this week.
suppress- verbforcibly put an end toEx: I just had to suppress our friendship because of her actions.
venal- adjective
showing or motivated by susceptibility to briberyEx: She venally accepted the challenge when she heard about the reward.
assent or agree to a demand, request, or treatyEx: They had to accede to the budget proposal.
brandish- verbwave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitementEx: He would brandish his hands every time they fought.
comprise- verbconsist of; be made up ofEx: The recipe comprised of eggs, onion and tomato.
deft- adjectiveneatly skillful and quick in one's movementsEx: He had a very deft manner while he was working.
destitute- adjectivewithout the basic necessities of life Ex: It's sad when people ending up destitute and living on the streets.
explicit- adjectivestated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubtEx: I knew she was telling the truth by the explicit explanations she responded with.
extirpate- verbroot out and destroy completelyEx: Hitler tried to extirpate The Jews.
inopportune- adjectiveoccurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate timeEx: My sister came home at a very inopportune time during the night.
ironic- adjectiveusing or characterized by ironyEx: It was ironic that his middle name is the same as my grandfathers.
musty- adjectivehaving a stale, moldy, or damp smellEx: The cheese smelled very musty, so I threw it away.
officious- adjectiveassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial mattersEx: She tried to officiously run the group, but the members voted her out.
ominous- adjectivegiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspiciousEx: The fog ominously rolled in over the ocean and mountain tops.
pinnacle- nouna high, pointed piece of rockverbset on or as if on a pinnacleEx: My life feels as if I'm balancing on a pinnacle.
premeditated- verbthink out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehandEx: The robber was now being charged with premeditated murder.
rampant- adjective(esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading uncheckedEx: There was a rampant rumor going around the school.
solace- nouncomfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadnessEx: My boyfriend knows I'm upset when he wraps his arms around me with solace.
stately- adjectivehaving a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearanceEx: She walks around stately with confidence.
supple- adjective
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexibleEx: My agenda is very supple this week.
suppress- verbforcibly put an end toEx: I just had to suppress our friendship because of her actions.
venal- adjective
showing or motivated by susceptibility to briberyEx: She venally accepted the challenge when she heard about the reward.
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