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Vocab Unit 12

1.

adjourn

V. To formally bring to an end (at least temporarily)

V. To (formally) bring to an end

V. To go somewhere (else), typically for rest or refreshment

2.

articulate

Adj. Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

V. To convey or express in a particular way or manner

3.

candor

N. The state of being sincere and frank or blunt in speech

4.

colleague

N. A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty, or other organization

5.

contraband

Adj. Imported or exported illegally, either in defiance of a total ban or without payment of duty

N. Stolen or smuggled goods, money, or valuables

6.

deferential

Adj. Respectful and considerate in nature

Adj. Characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction

7.

diplomatic

Adj. Having or showing an ability to deal with people in a tactful way

Adj. Free of, or inclined to avoid, conflict or dissent

8.

embody

V. To represent in a physical, concrete or visible form

V. To assimilate or incorporate into a body, structure or system

9.

ethical

Adj. Morally good or correct

10.

flabbergasted

Adj. Confounded with surprise or wonder

11.

grisly

Adj. Causing horror or disgust

Adj. Marked or covered with blood

12.

imperative

Adj. Extremely urgent or important, to the point of being impossible to do without

13.

indict

V. To prosecute or accuse of wrongdoing

V. To initiate legal action against someone

14.

inhibit

V. To impede the work or progress of

15.

irrevocable

Adj. Unable to be retracted or reversed

16.

palpable

Adj.Able to be touched or felt

17.

precipitate

V. To instigate or cause to happen

V. To have water in the air fall to the ground

18.

relegate

V. To assign an inferior rank or position to

V. To exile, banish, remove, or send away

19.

skeptical

Adj. Having doubts or uncertainty (about something or someone)

20.

vicarious

Adj. Experienced indirectly, typically through the feelings or actions of another person