Rogue Wave Flashcards
Rogue
(N.) A Dishonest or immoral; having an abnormally savage or unpredictable disposition
Ex.: my little sister was ______ when my mom asked if she broke the lamp.
Placid
(adj.): pleasantly calm; peaceful; tranquil
Ex.: the mountains were very ______.
Diligent
(adj.): having or showing care and conscientiousness in ones work or duties. Synonyms: industrious, hard-working, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking
Ex.: she was very _________ when working on homework.
Maneuver
(V.): to move skillfully
Ex.: there were a group of people surrounding the ______________ man.
Inevitable
(adj.): impossible to avoid; sure to happen.
Ex.: thanos said “I am ___________” and snapped his fingers
Tentative
(Adj.): uncertain
Ex.: she was _________ when she got to question 5 on the test.
Vague
(Adj.): not clearly expressed or understood; indistinct
Ex.: she raised her hand, and asked the teacher to repeat the question because she said it was very _______.
Fruitless
(Adj.): not bearing fruit; useless; unsuccessful
Ex.: his boss fired him because he was very __________.
Compelling
(Adj.): having a powerful or irresistible effect; overpowering and cannot be ignored (as in a compelling reason)
Ex.: she was very ____________ to all the boys.
Derelict
(Adj.): a vessel abandoned in open water by its crew without any hope or intention of returning; anything or anyone that is neglected and abandoned.
Ex.: the dog on the side of the road was ________.