Vocab 12

1) Accede – To agree to; to consent to, often after urging from another

Myron acceded to the wishes of his colleagues & quit smoking.

2) Affluent – Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy

Hawaii Kai is an affluent neighborhood.

3) Arbitrary – Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity.

She thinks the teacher assigns arbitrary grades.

4) Artisan – One able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson

Mr. Tambio is an artisan.

5) Dismantle –To take apart

He had to dismantle the clock to fix it.

6) Immerse – To cover with liquid

She did not want to immerse herself and get her hair wet.

7) Irksome – Annoying; tedious

Talkative students are irksome to me.

8) Legacy – Something passed on to those who come after

This necklace is actually a legacy from my grandmother.

9) Ostentatious – Extravagantly showy or ornate

The bling on the phone was ostentatious.

10) Panorama – A complete view of a surrounding area.

The panorama of Oahu show storm clouds all over.

11) Philanthropy – The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid.

Mother Theresa is well known for philanthropy.

12) Prestige – High standing; respect earned by accomplishments

Winning the Nobel Prize brings much prestige.

13) Prolific – Abundantly productive

Rabbits are known to be prolific.

14) Reticent – Inclined to keep one’s thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved.

When we asked her about her parents, Adriana grew reticent.

15) Tycoon – A wealthy and powerful businessperson

Donald Trump is considered a tycoon.