Vocab Unit 8
acquiesce
V. To accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
V. To submit to the will or authority of others
anomaly
N. Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
N. Something rare, uncommon or unusual, especially one having particular value
brouhaha
N. A commotion, fuss or uproar
N. A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated
coalition
N. An alliance of groups working together for mutual benefit
N. A group or faction within a political party or other organization
connive
V. To make secret plans, typically devious in nature
V. To act in concert with others, typically underhandedly
decisive
Adj. Showing confidence in making one's decisions
Adj. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly, effectively, and without doubt
desecrate
V. To treat with violent disrespect, especially something considered sacred
elicit
V. To evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
epiphany
N. An illuminating realization or discovery
fabricate
V. To put together using parts or materials
V. To concoct or make up something that is untrue or inaccurate
gluttony
N. The vice of eating to excess
N. A strong desire or craving
imminent
Adj. About to happen
incognito
Adj. Undercover or in disguise
Adj. Hidden or concealed from view
infraction
N. A minor offense or petty crime
integrity
N. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
novice
N. A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation
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
propensity
N. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
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
synthesis
N. The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole