Vocabulary Power Plus Level Two Lesson 2

Disabuse

to free someone from believing something false

Heresy

the act of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine

Audit

to check the accuracy of financial accounts and records

Motley

made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors

Libation

a drink, especially an alcoholic one

Docile

easy to teach or manage; obedient

Restive

restless and impatient

Banter

teasing; playful conversation

Castigate

to criticize or punish severely

Anathema

a hated, repellant person or thing

Gauche

lacking social graces; tactless

Ignominy

public shame, disgrace, or dishonor

Dither

to hesitate nervously

Emaciated

extremely thin; wasted away

Repine

to be discontent as though yearning for something; complain