Vocabulary Power Plus
UNIT 1
1. Articulate- adj. well spoken; clear
v. – to speak clearly and distinctly
2. Crux- n. the main or most important point or feature
Syn: core, root, center
3. Debris- n. scattered remnants; rubble
Syn: ruins, waste
4. Decry- to condemn or disapprove openly
Syn: denounce, condemn
5. Eminent- famous, prominent
Syn: renowned, celebrated
6. Harass- to torment continually, to irritate
Syn: hound, hassle
7. Milieu- an atmosphere or setting
Syn: environment, domain
8. Opportune-adj. happening at a convenient time; favorable
9. Refuse- v. to decline to accept or allow
Refuse- n. discarded items ;trash
10. Skeptical- adj. doubting, disbelieving
11. Successor- n. one who inherits, will inherit, or is next-inline for a position or title.
12. Sullen- adj. miserable; gloomy, somber
13. Tinge- v. to tint, to affect slightly
n. a small amount of an added color to characteristic
syn; shade; color
14.Trivial- adj. of little importance
Syn: minor, insignificant
15. Unkempt- adj. maintained poorly; untidy
Syn: sloppy, messy