Vocab 2 Definitions Flashcards
Affably (adv)
Affable (adj)
Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial
Owen
Copious (adj)
Large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful
Homework
Derisive (adj)
Characterized by or expressing derision (scorn/ridicule) mocking
Carson
Detritus (n)
The pieces that are left when something breaks/falls apart/is destroyed; loose material
My life
Disparate (adj)
Different from each other; markedly distinct in quality or character
My left leg
Doppelganger (n)
Ghostly double or counterpart of a living person; a look-alike
My mom and me
Eschew (v)
To shun; to avoid
Roy’s family
Goad/Goading (v)
Something that urges, pokes, or prods into action
Cattle prod
Incontrovertible (adj)
Not open to question or dispute; indisputable
I need sleep
Irascible (adj)
Becoming angered easily; having a bad temper
Me
Malediction (n)
A curse; imprecation (an unpleasant lecture)
When my mom takes my things for whatever reason
Morose (adj)
Characterized by or expressing gloom
Eeyore
Perfidy (n)
An act or instance of faithlessness or treachery
Judas in the bible
Perfunctory (adj)
Done without energy or enthusiasm because it is expected or routine; lacking interest
Cleaning bathrooms
Protuberant (adj)
Bulging out beyond the surrounding surface; protruding; projecting
Fish eyes
Proviso (n)
A stipulation or condition
“If you do this, I’ll make you cookies”
Ruse (n)
A trick, stratagem, or artifice
Elliot
Querulous (adj)
Full of complaints; complaining
Me after school trying to get out of JATC
Sardonic (adj)
Characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
Skyler
Skullduggery (n)
Dishonorable proceedings; mean dishonesty or trickery
Bucks
Sumptuous (adj)
Luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid
Scotty
Surfeit (n)
Excess; an excessive amount
Med bottles
Sycophant (n)
Sycophantic (adj)
A self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite (a suck-up)
Teacher’s pet
Vehement (adj)
Zealous; ardent; impassioned; forceful energy or emotion
Me not moving rooms
Venerate (v)
Venerable (adj)
To feel or show deep respect for someone/thing
Old and respected; valued and respected because of age
When I pray
