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Vocabulary Level F Unit 2 Part B

Vocabulary Level F Unit 2 Part B. interloper intrinsic inveigh lassitude millennium occult permeate precipitate stringent surmise . Interloper. (n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder Synonyms: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky.

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Vocabulary Level F Unit 2 Part B

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  1. VocabularyLevel FUnit 2Part B

  2. interloper intrinsic inveigh lassitude millennium occult permeate precipitate stringent surmise

  3. Interloper • (n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder • Synonyms: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky

  4. The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as aninterloper.

  5. Intrinsic • (adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part • Synonyms: organic

  6. It had been my father’s favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest.

  7. Inveigh • (v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval • Synonyms: rail, harangue, fulminate, remonstrate

  8. You should not inveigh against the plan with quite so much vigor until you have read it.

  9. Lassitude • (n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy • Synonyms: fatigue, lethargy, torpor, languor

  10. On some days I am overcome by lassitude at the thought of so many more years of schooling.

  11. Millennium • (n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy • Synonyms: chiliad, golden age, prosperity, peace

  12. In 1999 an argument raged over whether 2000 or 2001would mark the beginning of the new millennium.

  13. Occult • (adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; no detectable by ordinary means; (v.) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural • Synonyms: supernatural, esoteric, abstruse, arcane

  14. One need not rely on occultknowledge to grasp why things disappear in a house where two cats live. • Much of his talk about the occultseems grounded in nothing but trick photography and folklore.

  15. Permeate • (v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

  16. The rain permeated all of my clothing and reduced the map in my pocket to a pulpy mess.

  17. Precipitate • (v.) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process • Synonyms: provoke, produce, reckless, impetuous

  18. Scholars often disagree over which event or eventsprecipitatean historic moment. • I admit that my outburst was precipitate. • Too many eggs in this particular pudding will leave a messy precipitate in the baking pan.

  19. Stringent • (adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste • Synonyms: stern, rigorous, tough, urgent, imperative

  20. Some argue that more stringent laws against speeding will make our streets safer.

  21. Surmise • (v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof • Synonyms: infer, gather, inference, presumption

  22. I cannot be sure, but I surmisethat she would not accept my apology even if I made it on my knees • The police had no proof, nothing to go on but a suspicion, a mere surmise.

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