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Vocab Unit 8

1.

acquiesce

V. To accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object

V. To submit to the will or authority of others

2.

anomaly

N. Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

N. Something rare, uncommon or unusual, especially one having particular value

3.

brouhaha

N. A commotion, fuss or uproar

N. A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated

4.

coalition

N. An alliance of groups working together for mutual benefit

N. A group or faction within a political party or other organization

5.

connive

V. To make secret plans, typically devious in nature

V. To act in concert with others, typically underhandedly

6.

decisive

Adj. Showing confidence in making one's decisions

Adj. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly, effectively, and without doubt

7.

desecrate

V. To treat with violent disrespect, especially something considered sacred

8.

elicit

V. To evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone

9.

epiphany

N. An illuminating realization or discovery

10.

fabricate

V. To put together using parts or materials

V. To concoct or make up something that is untrue or inaccurate

11.

gluttony

N. The vice of eating to excess

N. A strong desire or craving

12.

imminent

Adj. About to happen

13.

incognito

Adj. Undercover or in disguise

Adj. Hidden or concealed from view

14.

infraction

N. A minor offense or petty crime

15.

integrity

N. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

16.

novice

N. A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

17.

poignant

Adj. Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Adj. Having or arousing feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way

18.

propensity

N. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

19.

reverberate

V. To cause a sound to carry and have an echo effect

V. To come back upon adversely as a reaction to one's actions

20.

synthesis

N. The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole