Wordly Wise 3000 Book 11 Lesson 5

Lesson 5?

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Accrue
1.)To arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from. 2.)To come as a regular addition.
Acquiesce (V) acquiescence (N)
To accept as inevitable; to comply passively.
Besmirch
To stain or tarnish; to make dirty.
Explicit
Fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied.
Histrionic (Adj) histrionics (N)
1.) Purposely affected; theatrical. 2.)Exaggerated displays of emotion, intended to produce an effect or response.
Impropriety
1.)The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable. 2.)Something that is improper.
Inveigle
1.) To lure or trick into doing something. 2.) To obtain by flattery or trickery.
Penitent (Adj) penitence (N)
Sorry for having done wrong.
Probity
Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue.
Purport
To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.
Repercussion
An unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event.
Revelation
Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise.
Surfeit
An overabundant supply; an excess.
Unsavory
1.) Having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell. 2.) Morally offensive.