Three Vocabulary Words and Their Definitions Abominate verb to have an intense dislike or hatred for Synonyms loathe, abhor, despise, detest

Slide1Abominate( verb ) to have an intense dislike or hatred for. Synonyms : loathe, abhor, despise, detest

Slide2Acculturation( noun ) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend Synonym : adaptation

Slide3Adventitious( adjective)  resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential ( medicine ) acquired, not congenital Synonyms : extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous

Slide4Ascribe( verb ) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute Synonyms : impute, credit, attribute

Slide5Circuitous(adjective)  roundabout, not direct Synonyms : indirect, meandering, winding

Slide6Commiserate( verb ) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress Synonyms:  feel sorry for, empathize

Slide7(verb ) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit Synonyms : bid, charge, command, adjure Enjoin

Slide8Expedite( verb ) to make easy, cause to progress faster Synonyms:  accelerate, facilitate, speed up

Slide9Expiate( verb ) to make amends, make up for; to avert Synonyms:  redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation Hug it out!

Slide10Ferment( noun)  a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence;  (verb)  to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action Synonyms : commotion, turmoil, unrest 10

Slide11Inadvertent( adjective ) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental Synonyms : accidental, unconsidered

Slide12(adjective ) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously Synonyms : titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Nominal

Slide13Noncommittal( Adjective ) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no Synonyms : cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest

Slide14Peculate( verb ) to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use Synonyms : embezzle, defraud, misappropriate

Slide15Proclivity( noun ) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) Synonyms : natural bent, penchant, propensity

Slide16Sangfroid( noun ) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances Synonyms : poise, self-assurance, equanimity

Slide17Seditious( adjective ) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government. Synonyms : mutinous, rebellious, subversive

Slide18(adjective ) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported Synonyms:  flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Tenuous

Slide19vitriolic( Adjective ) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) Synonyms : withering, acerbic, mordant

Slide20Wheedle( verb )  to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end Synonyms : cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk