ELA Exam Flashcards
ominous
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious
rampant
wild or out of control
solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
supple
bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible
suppress
to put down by authority or force
abhor
to feel hatred or loathing for
corrosive
tending to cause corrosion
reprehensible
deserving of blame or strong criticism
turbulent
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
vociferous
crying out noisily; clamorous
apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
deride
to laugh at or insult contemptuously
ingenuous
showing innocent or childlike simplicity and straightforwardness
quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
revel
to take great pleasure