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