Vocabulary unit 2

7. The rain ___________ all of my clothing and reduced the map in my pocket to a pulpy mass.
8. The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as an _________.
9. officio by virtue of holding a certain office
10. antonyms: stay in bounds, comply
11. to urge strongly, advise earnestly
12. It is not a good idea to _______________ oneself by paying cloying compliments.
15. synonyms: immanent, organic
16. synonyms: amend, better
17. to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; likely idea that lacks definite proof
18. weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
20. antonyms: mundane, common, public, exoteric

1. antonyms: lenient, mild, lax, permissive
2. They entered the army as _________ recruits and left as seasoned veterans.
3. a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy
4. a summary, concerned account; an instance that represents a larger reality
5. to fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; characterized by excessive haste; moisture; the product of an action or process
6. antonyms: unadorned, simple, plain, austere
13. to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval
14. synonyms: balderdash, tommyrot, slaver
19. poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity