Vocab. No.4

Accede- to assume an office or position
  The man acceded to the post of manager.
Brandish- to waive or flourish something especially a weapon
  He brandished a weapon as he entered the room.
Comprise- to be made up of
  The country comprises of fifty states.
Deft- neatly skillful and quick in one's movement
  That person used his deft moves to evade the police.
Destitute- without the basic necessities of life
  The charity cares for destitute children.
Explicit- stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion
  The man's directions were not made explicit.
Extirpate- to root out or destroy completely 
  Illegal measures were used in order to extirpate the evil out of the town.
Inopportune- something that occurs at a bad time
  The accident happened at an inopportune time.
Ironic- something that happens in the opposite way as was expected.
  It was very ironic in how he broke his arm.
Musty- a very stale or damp smell.
  His socks were musty.
Officious- assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering  way.
  The policeman was a very officious man.
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
  The man had a very ominous vibe about him.
Pinnacle- a high pointed piece of rock
  I reached the pinnacle of the rock face.
Premeditated- to think out or plan something
  The man was charged with premeditated murder.
Rampant- something unpleasant flourishing or spreading unchecked
  The tree branches were rampant.
Solace- to comfort someone in a time of sadness or distress
  She sought solace in the music she enjoyed.
Stately- something majestic in manner and appearance
  The car had a very stately look and feel to it.
Supple- to bend or move in a graceful way
  The dancer was supple in her movement.
Suppress- to forcibly put an end to
  He suppressed his emotions in the heat of the moment.
Venal- to be motivated by bribery
  Why should these venal people care how they're perceived.