Vocabulary Unit 5
addendum
An addition
aghast
Filled with amazement,
disgust, fear
ample
More than enough space
apparition
ghost
assert
To declare as truth
cower
to shrink in fear
disdain
• a feeling of
contempt
epitaph
• A brief statement on a gravestone
ethical
• Having to do with morals, the right vs the
wrong
Facetious
• humorous
inaudible
• Not meant to be
heard
indiscriminate
• unselective
intrigue
• Crafty dealing
• Underhanded plotting
jurisdiction
An area under control
plausible
• Appearing true
plebeian
• Lower class/common person
prodigal
• One who is wasteful
• Wastefully extravagant
proximity
• Nearness, closeness
pulverize
To grind or pound
volatile
• Highly changeable
• Violently explosive