Chapters 21-30 Flashcards
Aquit
Verb. Clear of charge; find not guilty
Blandly
Adv. Smoothly; without excitement
Carcass
N. Body (usually dead)
Cynical
Adj. Someone who often belittles or makes fun of someone else
Eccentrities
N. Odd behavior
Exhilarated
Adj. Cheerful, merry
Florid
Adj. Very flowery in style; elegant
Impertinence
N. Disrespect
Infantile
Adj. Childish
Irascible
Adj. Angry
Notoriety
N. Fame
Nondescript
Adj. Dull; with no special or interesting qualities
Recluse
N. Someone who stays away from society and the company of others
Remorse
N. A feeling of regret and guilt
Repertoire
N. Accomplishments
Reprimand
V. Scold
Spurious
Adj. Outwardly resembles something but does not have the genuine qualities of that thing
For Ex: Looking at a cookie thinking it’s chocolate chip but bite its ands it’s actually raisin
Squalor
N. Filth
Staccato
Adj. Distinct; sharp and crisp
Vehement
Adj. Full of emotion and feeling