Shattering Glass Flashcards
Annihilate (verb)
Definition: to destroy completely
Synonyms: abolish, exterminate, obliterate
Sentence: Or maybe Rob didn’t need to defeat. Maybe he needed to annihilate.
Devious (Adjective)
Definition: willing to lie or trick people to get what one wants.
Synonyms: cunning, scheming, shrewd
Sentence: The thought ghosted my mind that Glass was more than book smart. He was devious.
Infer (verb)
Definition: to form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on evidence.
Sentence: What can you infer about Jody by looking at her outfit?
Inference (noun)
Definition: a conclusion or opinion based on fact or evidence.
Sentence: The inferences we made about Joanne turned out to be completely wrong.
Foreshadow (verb)
Definition: to give a suggestion or hint about something not happened yet.
Sentence: The murder of Simon Glass was foreshadowed in the first paragraph, but the reader is left wondering how he died.
Disgruntled (adjective)
Definition: angry or dissatisfied
Synonyms: discontent
Sentence: Rob waggled his eyebrows at the disgruntled woman who refused to smile.
Baffle (verb)
Baffled (adjective)
Definition #1: to confuse someone completely
Definition #2: confused
Synonyms: bewilder, perplex, bewildered, perplexed
Sentence #1: My jokes easily baffle Coop.
Sentence #2: Coop was baffled
Grimace (noun)(verb)
Definition: an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, usually to express pain or distrust.
- to make a grimace
Synonyms: scowl, wince
Sentence: Wipe that grimace of your face!
Simon grimaced, swiped at his nose, and muttered, “ Slave driver. “
Dabble (verb)
Definition: to play or take part in an activity in a way that is not serious.
Sentence: He lives here alone, dabbles in stocks and bonds, and goes to high school as a dodge.
Accusatory (adjective)
Definition: expressing blame or accusing someone
Sentence: I saw Simon’s expression was disapproving and accusatory.
Demeanor (noun)
Definition: a person’s outward behavior or appearance
Synonym: conduct
Sentence: My friend always has demeanor against teachers.
Indifferent (adjective)
Definition: not interested or concerned about something; neither good or bad
Synonyms: apathetic, complacent, unconcerned
Sentence: The actress was tired so she gave a rather indifferent performance.
Drone (noun)(verb)
Definition: a person who does work that is boring and not very important; to make a continuous sound
Sentence: “ Believe him,” an honor society drone drawled from the last row.
Saunter (verb)
Definition: to walk in a slow relaxed manner without effort.
Synonyms: stroll, meander
Sentence: Rob sauntered down the hallway indifferent to the fact that he was late for class.
