Day 16 Vocabulary

To formally declare someone free from any blame for a wrongdoing; to acquit.

" He was completely exonerated of all the charges after new evidence was presented that proved his innocence."

Unreasonably high in price; excessive.

" The cost of a simple cup of coffee in the city was exorbitant, so he decided to make his own at home."

To infer or estimate something unknown by extending a known set of facts or data.

" Using the current sales data, we can extrapolate that our revenue will increase by a significant margin next quarter."

An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

" His calm facade hid the inner turmoil and anxiety he was feeling about the difficult situation."

Intense happiness, or the ability to express oneself in an elegant and pleasing way.

" The speaker's ability to express herself with such great felicity made her presentation incredibly enjoyable to watch."

A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than a year.

" He was charged with a felony for his involvement in the bank robbery."

An action or a tactic that involves a long speech to delay or obstruct a legislative or other decision.

" The senator used a filibuster to delay the vote on the new law, hoping to get more time to convince his colleagues."

A minor character flaw or eccentricity; a small weakness in one's character.

" His occasional foible of being late to meetings was easily overlooked because of his exceptional performance in his work."

Not allowed; prohibited by law or social custom.

" It was strictly forbidden to enter the restricted area, and anyone who did would be arrested immediately."

The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of a crime.

" The forensics team was able to collect a lot of evidence from the crime scene, which was crucial to the case."

A derogatory term for a weak, disloyal, or unintelligent person; derived from 'The Godfather' character.

" He called his younger brother a Fredo after he forgot to pick him up from the train station."

To wrinkle the brow in a show of displeasure or concentration.

" She couldn’t help but frown when she received the bad news, as her face immediately showed her deep sadness."

To shock or excite someone into taking action; to spur on to a response.

" The tragic news of the accident galvanized the community to action, and they immediately began to organize a relief effort."

To measure or estimate the nature, amount, or intensity of something.

" It was difficult to gauge the public's reaction to the new law, as there were mixed opinions on the matter."