Voc. Level F Unit 2&3

Definition

100

Ameliorate

to improve, make better, correct a flaw

200

Acculturation

the modification of social patterns, traits or structure

300

Interloper

One who moves in where he or she is not wanted; an intruder

400

Intrinsic

Belonging to someone or something by its very nature; inherit; originating in bodily organ or part.

500

Inadvertent

Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

Term

100

virtue by holding a certain office

ex officio

200

to have an intense dislike or hatred for

abominate

300

composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

sangfroid

400

 to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

Inveigh

500

to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share feeling of distress

commiserate

Complete the Sentence

100

He _________________ the crime committed during his youth by a lifetime of service to humanity.

Enjoined   /   expedited      / expiated   /   exhorted

He expiated the crime committed during his youth by a lifetime of service to humanity.

200

Wines from that part of France are produced by _____________ the juice of the luscious grapes that grow on the hillsides.

ferment / aplomb  /  peculate  / wheedle

Wines from that part of France are produced by fermenting the juice of the luscious grapes that grow on the hillsides.

300

While he remained the _______________ leader of the group, the real power passed into the hands of his wily aide.

Commiserate / nominal / drivel /  ingratiate

While he remained the nominal leader of the group, the real power passed into the hands of his wily aide.

400

You could have indicated frankly what you thought was wrong without embittering them with such _______________ criticism.

abominating / circuitous / seditious / vitriolic

You could have indicated frankly what you thought was wrong without embittering them with such vitriolic criticism.

500

If it hadn’t been for that _____ encounter with my old piano teacher at the library, I’d never have known about his television debut this weekend.

vitriolic / nominal / adventitious / seditious              

                                                       

    

If it hadn’t been for that adventitious encounter with my old piano teacher at the library, I’d never have known about his television debut this weekend.