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Unit 10, Level F

Unit 10, Level F. Unit 10, 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. Annotation (n.) A critical or explanatory note or comment,

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Unit 10, Level F

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  1. Unit 10, Level F Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  2. Unit 10, Level F Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  3. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  4. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  5. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  6. Covert (adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place Synonyms: 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

  7. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  8. 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

  9. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  10. Equanimity (n.) Calmness, composure, refusal to panic Synonyms: tranquility, imperturbability Injustice always sent him into a rage, but he could endure misfortune with equanimity. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  11. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  12. 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? Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  13. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  14. 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

  15. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

  21. 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

  22. 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. Unit 10 VCB, Level F

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