English II - Wk 6 (VA)

advocate

To support, plead for, be in favor of, defend by argument.

delegate

To entrust with authority or power, deliver to another's care or management.

unprecedented

Unheard of, novel, new, having no precedent or parallel, having no prior example or justification.

poignant

Piercing, sharp, penetrating, specifically.

nebulous

Unclear, vague, obscure, hazy, indefinite, indistinct.

clandestine

Kept secret, done in secrecy, especially for evil, immoral, or illegal purpose.

tirade

A long-drawn out speech, especially a vehement and abusive one.

recur

To happen again, occur again, especially at intervals or after some lapse of time.

tacit

Unspoken, silent, implied or understood without words, done or made in silence.

allegation

An assertion or declaration, especially one made without proof.