Vocab Chpt.1,2,3 Flashcards
1
Q
Find fault w/ a person or group; to blame
A
Reproach
2
Q
Disdainful, as in a facial expression
A
Supercilious
3
Q
Unruly; readily angered; irritable
A
Fractious
4
Q
Gradual; slight; subtle
A
Imperceptibly
5
Q
Disbelief; skeptical
A
Incredulously
6
Q
Reticent; unassertive; inconspicuous
A
Unobtrusively
7
Q
Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
A
Peremptory
8
Q
Vague; ambiguous; unclear
A
Obscure
9
Q
Lack in vigor or spirit; slack; slow
A
Languid
10
Q
Wasteful; reckless spending
A
Prodigality
11
Q
Sudden or rash decision making
A
Impetuously
12
Q
Empty; without contents
A
Vacuous
13
Q
Escaped by speed, cleverness, or trickery
A
Eluded
14
Q
Begged urgently or piteously
A
Implored
15
Q
Expression of displeasure at something unjust
A
Indignant
