Vocab Level F Unit 10

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Accrue (v)
To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result S:collect,accumulate,proceed from A:dwindle,decrease,diminish,lessen
Annotation (n)
A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
Bedlam (n)
A state or scene of uproar and confusion S:commotion,pandemonium,chaos,anarchy A:peace and quiet,order,tranquility
Covert (adj)
Hidden,disguised,purposefully kept secret; sheltered,secluded; (n) a sheltered place, a hiding place S:undercover,clandestine,sub-rosa A:open,covert,undisguised
Debonair(adj)
Pleasant,courteous,lighthearted;smooth and polished in manner and appeareance S:carefree,jaunty,gracious,suave,urbane A:distraught,agitated,boorish,churlish
Dun (v)
To demand insistently,especially in payment of a debt;(n) a creditor;(adj)dark, dull, drab, dingy S:hound, pester, harass, nag
Efficacious (adj)
Effective, producing results S:effectual,efficient,potent,powerful A:ineffective,worthless,useless
Equanimity (n)
Calmness,composure,refusal to panic S:tranquility,imperturbability A:excitability,flappability,agitation
Fortuitous (adj)
Accidental, occurring by a happy chance S:unintentional,unplanned,random,lucky A:intentional,deliberate,premeditated
Gist (n)
The essential part, main point, or essence S:substance,core,nucleus
Gratuitous (adj)
Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted S:voluntary,unjustified,uncalled-for A:justified,warranted
Imperious (adj)
Overbearing,arrogant;seeking to dominate;pressing,compelling S:domineering,magisterial,urgent,imperative A:fawning,obsequious,humble,unassuming
Invective (n)
A strong denunciation or condemnation;abusive language;(adj)abusive,vituperative S:vituperation,abuse,diatribe,phillippic A:tribute,panegyric,encomium
Motley (adj)
Showing great variety;composed of different elements or many colors;(n) a jester's costume; a jester S:variegated,heterogenous,diverse,fool A:uniform,homogenous,monochromatic
Munificent (adj)
Extremely generous, lavish S:bounteous,liberal A:stingy,miserly,tightfisted,parsimonious