shattering glass Flashcards
indifferent
(p. 2) ( adj. ) not interested or concerned about something (adj.)neither good nor bad.
drone
(p. 8)
( noun) a person who does work that is boring and not very important
(noun)a deep continuous sound
(verb) to make a continuous sound
saunter
(p.9) (verb) to walk in a slow relaxed manner without effort
disgruntled
(p. 11 ) ( adj) angry or dissatisfied
baffle
baffled
(p. 55) (verb)to confuse someone completely
(adj. )confused
grimace
(p. 57)
(noun) an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, usually to express pain or disgust
(verb) to make a grimace
dabble
(p. 57) (verb) to play or take part in an activity in a way that is not serious
accusatory
(p.57) (adj.) expressing blame or accusing someone
demeanor
(p. 63) (noun) a person’s outward behavior or appearance
annihilate
(p. 68) (verb) to destroy something completely
devious
(p.78) (adj.) willing to lie or trick people to get what one wants
infer
inference
( verb) to form an opinion from evidence; to hint or suggest
(noun) the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence
foreshadow
(verb) a warning or indication of a future event
. Recalcitrant
(p.81) (adj) stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders
He pulled his backpack in front and tugged on the zipper. “This thing always get stuck,” he said. Simon worked on the recalcitrant zipper. He edged closer to the desk and yanked hard.
Synonyms: insubordinate, defiant
Supposition
(p.97) (noun) an idea or theory that one believes is true, an uncertain truth
The rabble had been buzzing with their guesses and suppositions. There were betting pools with odds rising and falling…
Synonyms: hypothesis, theory
clamorous
(p.107) (adj.) marked by loud and insistent cries, full of noise
He whirled and bowed to clamorous applause
Synonyms: vociferous, squawking
abashed
(p. 103) (adj.) embarrassed or ashamed
Simon pulled Blair upright. Both blushed crimson. Simon appeared abashed and embarrassed now that the mask was off.
Synonym: mortified
despondent
(p. 107) (adj.) very sad and without hope
“If you don’t kiss me, I shall become terribly despondent and fling myself into the nearest body of water.”
Synonym: desperate, forlorn, hopeless
Collocation: often used with “over” or “about” (despondent over losing her job, despondent about his illness)
concur
(p. 115) (verb) to agree with someone or something
We cheered. “For once, I concur.”
Collocation: often used with “with” (concur with the decision)
barrage
(p. 119) (noun) a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously
After that, it was a barrage of cruelty….Lance couldn’t appear anywhere without catcalls and crude jokes.
Collocation: used with “of”
Synonyms: bombardment, flood
ingrained
(p. 123) (adj) being a part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change.
We took Glaas to the Department of Motor Vehicles for his written exam. We shoved him in front of us until he reached the counter, where an emaciated man with thick trifocals eyed us with ingrained adult suspicion.
Synonyms: innate, built-in
plod
(p. 59, 131) (verb) to walk slowly with heavy steps; to progress or develop slowly
Ronna led her away, whispering encouragement as Alice plodded zombielike alongside.
Synonym: trudge
Ostentatious
(p. 136) (adj.) excessively showy, displaying wealthy, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealousy
I hurried down the shining oak stairs, over the elegant, but never ostentatious, Oriental rug, and out the door.
Synonyms: snobbish, pompous, flashy
