Sadlier-Oxford: Level G: Unit 5

Acuity

Sharpness of the mind or senses

Delineate

To sketch in vivid detail

Depraved

Marked by evil and corruption

Enervate

To weaken the mental, moral, or physical vigor of

Esoteric

Private, a secret, intended to be understood by only a select few

Fecund

Fertile

Fiat

An order or decree

Figment

A fabrication of the mind

Garner

To get through effort, to gather and store away for future use

Hallow

Holy, sacred

Idiosyncrasy

A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify

Ignominy

Shame and disgrace

Mundane

Something boring

Nuance

A slight variation (as in color, meaning, or quality)

Overweening

Conceited, arrogant

Penchant

A strong attraction

Reputed

According to reputation or general belief

Sophistry

Something that seems to be true but really isn't

Sumptuous

Costly, rich, magnificent

Ubiquitous

Existing everywhere