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.