ELA Vocab Assessment 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Exigent
A
Pressing; demanding
2
Q
Solace
A
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
3
Q
Rapture
A
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy
4
Q
Fastidious
A
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
5
Q
Paraphernalia
A
Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity
6
Q
Laconic
A
(Of a person, speech, or writing style) Using very few words
7
Q
Obfuscate
A
To deliberately make something unclear or confusing
8
Q
Curio
A
A rare, unusual, or intriguing object
9
Q
Incendiary
A
Tending to stir up conflict
10
Q
Cavil (at)
A
Make petty or unnecessary objections
