English II - Week 5

Requisite

Required; necessary

Provisional

Conditional; temporary

Lament

To express sorrow (for); mourn; bewail

Ascertain

To find out by examination; determine.

Oblivious

Unaware; lacking knowledge of.

Fortuitous

Fortunate; lucky; happening by lucky chance

Drone

Monotonous, continuous sound, often buzzing, humming, or murmuring.

Scrutinize

To observe or investigate closely

Stellar

Outstanding; 2. relating to the stars.

Mundane

Ordinary; commonplace; usual

Litany

A sizeable series; a lengthy recitation

Retort

A quick, witty, or sharp reply