Unit 10 Vocab Words

We allowed the trees to ______ on the land in order to combat deforestation.

• covert

• bedlam

• accrue

To delay, to put off.

Ex: When I ____________, everything accumulates.

• munificent

• procrastinate

• recondite

A state or scene of uproar and confusion.

Ex: It was _____ at the football stadium after the game was suspended.

• bedlam

• equanimity

• gratuitous

Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret.

Ex: Napoleon was an expert at making ______ preparations to attack unsuspecting opponents.

• equanimity

• accrued

• covert

To produce results.

Ex: Her team was not the best, but she nevertheless wielded the most ___________ results during the product launch.

• efficacious

• accrue

• gratuitous

Freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted.

Ex: The movie included a __________ amount of violence, which added little to the plot.

• covert

• invective

• gratuitous

Calmness, composure, refusal to panic.

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, he maintained his __________ and remained calm during the whole ordeal.

• recondite

• equanimity

• munificent

A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language.

Ex: As _________ speeches go, this one displayed originality, vigor, and some wit.

• invective

• procrastinate

• bedlam

Extremely generous, lavish.

Ex: Nothing the volunteers said could save the program until our anonymous friend donated a __________ sum.

• accrue

• recondite

• munificent

Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding.

Ex: The theories can seem __________ even for people who are well versed in the sciences.

• efficacious

• recondite

• covert