Accede- agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
The officers did not accede to the strikers.
Brandish- wave something as a threat or in anger or excitement.
The robber brandished his weapon to the clerk.
Comprise- consist of
The St. Louis Rams comprise great players.
Deft- neatly skillful and quick in ones movements.
Ninjas are deft.
Destitute- not having the basic necessities of life
Children in Africa are destitute.
Explicit- stated clearly and in detail.
The answer was explicit.
Extirpate- root out and destroy completely
The priest had to extirpate the ghost.
Inopportune- occurring at a bad time.
My phone went off in an inopportune time.
Ironic- characterized by irony
The movie's ending was ironic.
Musty- having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Your bedroom is musty.
Officious- assertive authority in an annoying way.
My coach is officious.
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad is going to happen.
The setting was ominous.
Pinnacle- A high pointed piece of rock.
Being on a pinnacle is an amazing sight.
Premeditated- plan beforehand
The decision to run was premeditated.
Rampant- spreading unchecked
The lice in Alex's hair was rampant.
Solace- comfort in a time of distress
Some people find solace in religion.
Stately- majestic in manner and appearance
I looked at the stately lions.
Supple- flexible
Joe's mom is supple. She used to be a gymnast.
Suppress- forcibly put an end to
The teacher suppressed the fight.
Venal- open to bribery
The policemen were venal.
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