Vocab unit 5

Adherent

Adj. sticking; clinging; attached or joined, though normally separate
N. Follower, supporter

Adroit

Adj. skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind

Blatant

Adj. brawling; clamorous; noisy; offensively obtrusive; coarse

Charisma

N. Special personal magnetism that makes an individual exceptionally appealing to other people; charm

Clique

N. A small, exclusive group of people

Demeanor

N. The way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment

Denounce

V. To condemn; to criticize

Eloquence

N. Expressiveness, persuasive speech

Elucidate

V. To clarify, explain

Filial

Adj. of or relating to a son or daughter

Gregarious

Adj. living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others; sociable

Implication

N. That which is hinted at or suggested; hint; suggestion

Impunity

N. Without punishment; freedom from punishment; harm or loss

Materialism

N. The tendency to give undue importance to material interests

Obviate

V. To meet or anticipate and dispose of; make unnecessary

Parsimonious

Adj. stingy, miserly

Parody

N. Humorous imitation; travesty

Pathetic

Adj. affecting or exciting emotion esp. pity or sorrow; pitiful

Raze

V. To lay level with the ground; demolish, to overthrow, destroy

Sanction

N. Solemn ratification; that which induces observance of law or custom a coercive measure; support
V. To support