Shattering Glass vocabulary

Question 1

Recalcitrant

Answer 1

(adjective). Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders

Simon worked on the recalcitrant zipper

Synonyms: insubordinate, defiant.

Question 2

Supposition

Answer 2

(noun). An idea or theory that one believes is true, and uncertain truth

The rabble had been buzzing with their guesses and supposition.

Synonyms: hypothesis, theory

Question 3

Clamorous

Answer 3

(adjective) marked by loud and insistent cries, full of noise.

He whirled and bowed to clamorous applause

Synonyms: squawking

Question 4

Abashed

Answer 4

(adjective). Embarrassed or ashamed

Simon appeared abashed and embarrassed now that the mask was off.

Synonyms: mortified

Question 5

Despondent

Answer 5

(adjective). Very sad and with out hope

If you don’t kiss me, I shall become terrible despondent and fling myself into the nearest body of water.

Synonyms: desperate, hopeless

Question 6

Concur

Answer 6

(verb). To agree with someone or something

We cheered. For once, I concur

Question 7

Barrage

Answer 7

(noun) a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously.

It was a barrage of cruelty

Synonyms: flood

Question 8

Ingrained

Answer 8

(adjective) being a part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change

Thick trifocals eyed us with ingrained adult suspicion.

synonyms: built-in

Question 9

Plod

Answer 9

(verb) walk very slowly with heavy steps, to progress or develop slowly.

Alice plodded zombielike

Synonyms: trudge

Question 10

Ostentatious

Answer 10

(adjective) excessively showy,crisp laying wealthy, knowledge, Ect. In a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealousy.

Synonyms: snobbish, flashy