7th LA Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
Q
DECLARATIVE
A
Making a statement. (Opposite of an interrogative)
-Adjective
2
Q
TIRADE
A
A long angry speech of criticism or accusation
-Noun
3
Q
DISDAIN
A
The feeling that someone is unworthy or beneath one’s consideration
-Noun
4
Q
INDICT
A
To formally accuse someone of a serious crime
-Verb
5
Q
ASCENDING
A
Rising, increasing in size or importance
-Verb
6
Q
INHOSPITABLE
A
(Of an) Environment that is harsh or difficult to live in
-Adjective
7
Q
VENOM
A
A toxic substance produced by animals that is injected into its prey (Malice)
-Noun
8
Q
VULGARITY
A
Lacking sophistication or good taste or
the state of being crude in (language or behavior)
-Noun
9
Q
SUPPLANT
A
To supersede and replace
-Verb
10
Q
PRECIPITOUSLY
A
Very steeply (literal)
OR
Hastily and without careful consideration (figurative)
-Adverb
