Workbook 6 Chapter 11 and Chapter 12

Recapitulate

Verb: To sum up, Summarize, Restate briefly

Exodus

Noun: A Mass Departure, Emigration

Imbibe

Verb: To Drink, Drink in, Absorb

Hew

Verb: To Cut, Chop, Carve

Illustrious

Adjective: Famous, Eminent, Distinguished, Celebrated

Wanton

Adjective: Immoral, Irresponsible, Reckless, Undisciplined

Impart

Verb: To make known, Communicate, Transmit, Pass On

Wile

Noun: A Trick, Ploy, Ruse

Espouse

Verb: To support, Adopt, Make One's Own, Come to Believe In

Wrought

Adjective: Shaped, Fashioned, Formed

Laudable

Adjective: Praiseworthy, Deserving Praise, Commendable

Culpable

Adjective: Blameworthy

Picayune

Adjective: Trivial, Trifling, Small Unworthy of Notice

Scathing

Adjective: Damaging, Harmful, Very Severe

Superficial

Adjective: Shallow, Trivial, Insignificant

Affinity

Noun: An Attraction, Natural Liking, Close Connection

Vista

Noun: A View, Prospect

Aspire

Verb: To Long, Yearn, Be Ambitious

Assimilate

Verb: To Absorb, Take In

Impetus

Noun: A Moving Force, Impulse, Stimulus

Ardent

Adjective: Burning, Warm, Passionate, Enthusiastic

Confound

Verb: To Confuse, Mix Up, Puzzle, Perplex

Revel

Verb: To Make Merry

Bestial

Adjective: Beast-like, Brutal, Savage

Ordeal

Noun: A Severe Trial

Affable

Adjective: Pleasant, Friendly, Gracious

Blas�

Adjective: Indifferent, World-weary

Defile

Verb: To Make Dirty, Corrupt, Pollute

Banal

Adjective: Commonplace, Trite, Worn-out

Exonerate

Verb: To Free From Blame, Clear, Relieve