English Vocab Level C Unit 7
Stance (n)
A mental, physical or emotional position adopted with respect to something; A position
Doctrine (n)
A principle of body of principles presented for acceptance or belief; Teachings, in general
Excise (v/n)
A tac on unnecessary goods; To remove by or as if by cutting
Parry (v/n)
A defensive movement meant to deflect or ward off a thrust or a blow; To deflect or ward off a weapon or blow
Juncture (n)
A point in time, especially a crucial one; A joint or connection
Wallow (v/n)
A pool of water or mud where animals roll around; To roll about or lie in water, snow, mud etc. for refreshment
Attribute (n/v)
A quality or characteristic belonging to someone or something; To regard as belonging to or resulting from another, to assign
Menial (adj/n)
A servant who does lowly and unpleasant work; Of or relating to lowly and sometimes degrading work
Ravage (n/v)
Devastating, destructive or ruinous damage; To bring heavy destruction on, to devastate
Jaunty (adj)
Lighthearted; Animated; Easy and carefree
Predatory (adj)
Living by killing, eating or robbing others
Unassuming (adj)
Not arrogant or pretentious; Modest
Turncoat (n)
One who changes to the opposite party or faction or reverses principles ; A traitor
Tawdry (adj)
Showy, cheap and tacky; Gaudy
Acme (n)
The highest point of something; The highest level attainable
Convey (v)
To express; To communicate something
Waver (v)
To not make a definite choice; To show indecision
Belittle (v)
To regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearance indicate; To depreciate; To disparage
Exotic (adj)
Very unusual or from another part of the world; Foreign
Haggard (adj)
Worn and exhausted in appearance