Unit 15 (English)
abrasive
(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish.
voluble
(adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent.
raucous
(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly.
zealous
(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted.
vehement
(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful.
reticent
(adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved.
receptive
(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions.
complacent
(adj.) self-satisfied; overly confident.
somnolent
(adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep.
savory
(adj.) tasty, pleasing in taste or smell; appetizing.
grotesque
(adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre.
fracas
(n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl.
pandemonium
(n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion.
chagrin
(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling.
defamation
(n.) slander or libel.
acclimate
(v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
concur
(v.) to express agreement, approve.
renounce
(v.) to give up or resign something.
repress
(v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force.
explicate
(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret.