sadlier oxford level f unit 10
fortuitous
adj. accidental, occurring by a happy chance s: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky a: intentional, deliberate, premeditated
sedentary
adj. characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place s: seated, stationary, static a: active, peripatetic, migratory
efficacious
adj. effective, producing results s: effectual, efficient, potent, powerful a: ineffective, worthless, useless
recondite
adj. exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding s: esoteric, arcane, profound, abstruse a: simple, uncomplicated
munificent
adj. extremely generous, lavish s: bounteous, liveral a: stingy, miserly, tightfisted, parsimonious
gratuitous
adj. freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted s: voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for a: justified, warranted
covert
adj. hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; n. a sheltered place a hiding place s: undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa a: open, overt, undisguised
imperious
adj. overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling s: domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative a: fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming
debonair
adj. pleasant, courteous, clandestine, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance s: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane a: distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish
motley
adj. showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; n. a jester's costume; a jester s: variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; fool a: uniform, homogeneous, monochromatic
provocative
adj. tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying s: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling a: dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating
annotation
n. a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
reprobate
n. a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; adj. wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; v. to disapprove of condemn. s: scoundrel, blackguard, immoral, corrupt a: saint, upright, virtuous, moral
invective
n. a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; adj. abusive, vituperative s: vituperation, abuse, diatribe, phillippic a: tribute, panegyric, encomium
equanimity
n. calmness, composure, refusal to panic s: tranquility, imperturbability a: excitability, flappability, agitation
bedlam
n. state or scene of uproar and confusion s: commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy a: order, tranquility
gist
n. the essential part, main point, or essence s: substance, core, nucleus
procrastinate
v. delay, put off until later s: stall temporize, dillydally
dun
v. to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; n. a creditor; adj. dark, dull, drab, dingy s: hound, pester, harass, nag
accrue
v. to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result s: collect, accumulate, proceed from