Unit 2 A & B Vocabulary

(v) to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory

(n) 1. imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance

2. 2. the perpendicular or vertical position

(adj) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

(adj) 1. immature or inexperienced

2. 2. featherless

(n) 1. saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver

2. 2. childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense

(n) 1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class

2. 2. a condensed account, especially of a literary work; abstract

(v) to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

(adv) by virtue of office or official position

(v) to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress

(v) gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts