Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Level H - Unit 14

convolution

(noun) a rolling up, coiling, or twisting together; a sinuous folding or design

contretemps

(noun) an inopportune or embarrassing occurrence; a mishap

probity

(noun) complete and confirmed honesty; total integrity

apogee

(noun) the point in the orbit of a heavenly body or artificial satellite farthest from the earth; the farthest or highest point

coalesce

(verb) to blend together or fuse so as to form one body or substance

cull

(verb) to pick out or select; to gather or collect

truncate

(verb) to shorten by or as if by cutting off, lop

apropos

(adjective) appropriate, opportune (adverb) relevantly; incidentally, by the way; speaking of

unimpeachable

(adjective) beyond doubt or reproach; unquestionable

dogmatic

(adjective) certain of the truth of one's own ideas; inclined to state opinions as if they were indisputable

disparate

(adjective) completely distinct or different; entirely dissimilar

populous

(adjective) full of people; filled to capacity; densely populated; having a large population

licentious

(adjective) morally or sexually unrestrained; having no regard for accepted rules, customs, or laws

noxious

(adjective) harmful to physical health or morals

repartee

(noun) a swift, witty reply; conversation full of such remarks; skill in making such replies or conversation

polemic

(noun) an aggressive attack on or refutation of a specific opinion or doctrine

accoutrements

(noun, plural) accessory items of clothing or equipment; a soldier's outfit, usually not including arms or clothing; trappings

mete

(verb) to distribute or apportion by or as if by measure; to allot

bicker

(verb) to engage in a petty or peevish dispute; to move or run rapidly, rush; to flicker, quiver

supervane

(verb) to take place or occur as something additional or unexpected to follow immediately after