English 4 Vocab Sect. 3

Allure - v

To entice with something desirable; tempt

Commodious - adj

Spacious, roomy, capacious

Ramification - n

A branching out; a development growing out of and often complicating a problem or pain

Dispel - v

To drive away; to dissipate

Gloat - v/n

To brag greatly

Edifice - n

A building, especially one of imposing appearance or size.

Penitent - adj/n

Sorrow and remorse for past misdeeds.

Muse - v/n

To ponder; meditate; think about a length

Pique - n/v

Irritation, resentment stemming from wounded pride; also to arouse curiosity

Paradox - n

A statement that seems true but at the same time seems to also have an opposite truth.