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un • gen • i • al adj., unpleasant. The rude man’s ungenial remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

ac • ced • ed vi., agreed. The judge acceded to the defending council’s request for a continuance.

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plat • i • tude n., commonplace saying. I found her ideas a delightful change from the platitudes voiced by the other speakers.

rev • er • ie n., dreaming. I was startled out of my reverie by a telephone’s abrupt ringing.

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prog • e • ny n., offspring. The king’s first-born son succeeded him on the throne, and his other progeny became rulers of principalities.