Vocab list 7-8 Flashcards
Assimilate
to be absorbed
My sister tried to assimilate all the information she learned today
Belligerent
quarrelsome
My cousin are belligerent and very aggressive.
demeanor
behavior
My classmates demeanor upset the teacher.
denunciation
criticism
My friend was questioned on her denunciation on a video someone posted.
dissipate
to scatter
The cold air from the air conditioner helps to dissipate the heat in the room
indolent
unwilling to work
I was indolent to work on my project due to
hearing construction in my house.
inherent
natural
My sister and I have an inherent distrust of clowns
nonchalant
relaxed
The teachers took the class nonchalant demeanor the wrong way.
unassuming
humble
She unassumingly gave credit to the team.
unilateral
one-sided
The bully told an unilateral story that would get the one being bullied in trouble
analogy
a comparison
My father has an analogy for any situation.
annihilate
to wipe out
During the war, many soldiers were annihilated.
criterion
a standard
Colleges don’t have a criterion on just academics.
emanate
to come out
There is a fire and smoke is emanating from the kitchen
holistic
concerned with the whole
Many people conclude that holistic medicines are beneficial
placebo
a fake medicine
I was given a placebo, my medical condition didn’t improve.
proficient
expert
My teacher is very proficient at math
staunch
faithful
My family is staunch to my religion
subversive
intended to destroy
The group spread subversive propaganda
vindicate
to prove innocent
My friend was vindicate about stealing and proved by showing her bag and her sweater.
