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