Vocabulary #2

accoutrements-An accessory item of equipment or dress
His outfit was complimented by a hat, lanyard, and other accoutrements.

apogee-the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination
He reached the apogee of his career; from there it was downhill.

apropos-with reference to; concerning
How do you feel apropos of the new gun-control laws?

bicker-argue about petty and trivial matters
Siblings will always bicker.

coalesce-come together and form one mass or whole
The team coalesced into the huddle.

contretemps-an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence
Her ex-husbands arrival was a contretemps.

convolution-a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous winding
The river was a convolution of water.

cull-select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources
Our class was culled from the seniors at Righetti.

disparate-essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
Apples and oranges are said to be disparate but I disagree-they're both round fruit.

dogmatic-inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
His dogmatic manner put him in to a lot of arguments.

licentious-promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Her licentious dress had parents shield their children's eyes.

mete-dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment
The king meted out the day's execution like it was nothing important.

noxious-harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
His presence was noxious and for that reason he was kicked off the team.

polemic-a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
His campaigns consisted on solely polemics on the opposition.

populous-having a large population; densely populated
The city was populous.

probity-the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
Her probity made her the apotheosis of a good child.

repartee-conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Our repartee was sharp enough to be televised.

supervene-occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation
The retaliation supervened the attack and has changed my opinion.

truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off
His recital of the Laughing Heart was truncated by the bell.

unimpeachable-not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy
You can't argue with these unimpeachable facts.