English 12 Unit 4

efficacious

(adj.) effective; producing the desired outcome

ineffable

(adj.) inexpressible; beyond description

apocryphal

(adj.) of doubtful origin; fictitious

intrinsic

(adj.) of or relating to the basic nature of a thing; inherent

putrid

(adj.) partially decayed or decomposed; having a foul smell

servile

(adj.) submissive, slavish

superfluous

(adj.)unnecessary, excessive

catharsis

(n.) an extremely emotional experience

maxim

(n.) fundamental principle; rule; familiar statement

kudos

(n.) praise, fame, glory

acme

(n.) the highest point

inundate

(v.) to cover with; to be overwhelmed with

desiccate

(v.) to dry up completely

revere

(v.) to regard with respect, awe, and adoration

dissipate

(v.) to waste; exhaust