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English Unit 4 Vocabulary: Mr. Kravitz 2008-2009
List of Unit 4 vocabulary words
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| altruistic (adj) | unselfish, charitable, giving |
| chivalrous (adj) | characterized by honor |
| dearth (n) | a shortage, a scarcity |
| embark (v) | to start, to go abroad |
| indomitable (adj) | invincible, incapable of being defeated |
| infallible (adj) | free from error |
| plod (v) | to walk slowly |
| pungent (adj) | spicy, sharp |
| remiss (adj) | careless |
| temerity (n) | boldness |
| truculent (adj) | fierce, cruel, aggressive |
| unfeigned (adj) | sincere |
| virulent (adj) | poisonous, spiteful |
| accede (v) | to agree, to give into |
| brandish (v) | to wave in a threatening way |
| extirpate (v) | to destroy completely |
| inopportune (adj) | coming at a bad time |
| ironic (adj) | unexpected |
| officious (adj) | to get into everyone's business, meddling |
| ominous (adj) | threatening |
| pinnacle (adj) | a high point |
| premeditated (adj) | deliberately planned |
| rampant (adj) | out of control |
| comprise (v) | to be made up of |
| deft (adj) | skillful |
| explicit (adj) | clearly stated |
| solace (n) | comfort, relief |
| assurance | full confidence |
| appropriate | suitable, opportune |
| contrary | opposite, unfavorable |
| sarcastic | ironic, nasty |
| inhumane | lacking kindness or no compassion |
| apex | top, high point |
| poised | dignified, self-confident |
| deprived | without, underprivledged |
| nadir | lowest point |
| conceal | hidden |
| eradicated | destroyed |
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