Vocab Flashcards
Furtive
Sneaky, shifty, sly
Deft
Dexterous, nimble, skillful, clever
Languid
Inactive, sluggish, spiritless, weak feeble, weary, exhausted
Supercilious
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, cocky
Effeminate
Having traits, tastes or habits traditionally considered feminine
Incredulous
Skeptical, disbelieving
Libel
A false publication, as in writing, print, signs or pictures
Loquacious
Talking or tending to talk much or freely, talkative
Saunter
To walk with a leisurely gait, stroll
Ascertain
To make certain, to know for sure
Innuendo
An indirect or subtle reference, especially one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval, insinuation
Fractious
Irritable, unruly, testy, petulant
Dearth
An inadequate supply, scarcity, lack
Imminent
Likely to occur at any moment, impending
Traverse
To pass or move over, along, or through