Vocabulary - NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

 

 

VOCABULARY

 

allocate: (v) to set aside for a special purpose

animosity: (n) open hostility

anthem: (n) hymn of praise or loyalty

assassinate: (v) to murder, especially pertaining to a public figure

bedlam: (n) noise and confusion

 

bygones: (n) past grievances

compromise: (n) agreement or settlement in which each side gives something up

condone: (v) to overlook, forgive, or disregard

contemporary: (adj) current, modern, belonging today

controversial: (adj) tending to create disagreement and quarrels

 

designate: (v) to specify or point out

elemental: (adj) basic

equitable: (adj) fair

facilitate: (v) to make easier

foresee: (v) to anticipate or see before the occurrence

 

gratifying: (adj) satisfying

infraction: (n) breaking of a rule, violation

intrigue: (v) to arouse the emotion or interest of

obscure: (adj) not clearly or easily seen or understood

particulars: (n) specific facts

 

provocative: (adj) tending to give rise to anger or exasperation

prudent: (adj) demonstrating or exercising sound judgment

rational: (adj) sane or reasonable

raucous: (adj) boisterous

vigilant: (adj) watchful, careful