Vocab List 9 Flashcards
arrogance
noun
offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.
sullen
adjective
- showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
- persistently and silently ill-humored; morose.
The night behind bars made an *****impression, and he never joined a gang.
indelible
novel
adjective
of a new kind; different from anything seen or known before:
tantamount
adjective
equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification:
However, Barry continued his ***** after being told by the officers to quiet down.
tirade
They require frequent feeding during the day and become ***** and sluggish at night.
torpid
His lies have branded him a ***** by his former comrades.
traitor
The expression was so overused that the teacher wrote “*****” on her paper.
trite
These antics are intended to suggest that all three characters are ***** patricians, filled with charm and worldly wisdom from living in sophisticated cities.
urbane
utility
noun
- the state or quality of being useful; usefulness:
- something useful; a useful thing.
During storage the modules are subject to excess ground water in isolated or large areas, depending on weather ** and other variations.
vagary
vent
verb (used with object)
1 to give free play or expression to an emotion, passion, etc
2 to give public utterance to
3 . to relieve by giving expression to something:verb (used with object)
The recipe is ***** enough that you can use various types of fish and whatever type of vegetables you might have one hand.
versatile
In government laboratories and elsewhere, scientists are seeking a drug able to prolong life and youthful ****.
vigor
Without these essential proteins, ***** chemical reactions would occur far too slowly, if at all.
vital
vociferous
adjective
- crying out noisily; clamorous.
- characterized by being loud and disturbing
wallow
verb
- to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment:
- to live self-indulgently; luxuriate; revel:
wariness
noun
- the state of being watchful, cautious, or alert
- caution or watchfulness
He’s kind and so *** and funny-and gets along really great with all my friends.
witty
It has been amply illustrated and everything has been done to make it **** and clear.
vivid
- It’s pure *** of the human trait to think the Universe revolves around us.
arrogance
______ and silent, she is locked in her own private prison.
sullen
indelible
adjective
- making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink.
- that cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like: the indelible memories of war; the indelible influence of a great teacher.
novel
At one time, talking on cordless phones was a ** idea: no one had ever thought of it before
Scientists really need to find out how to save the species: as a result, captive panda studies are of ****importance to any other study of their lives.
tantamount
tirade
noun
- a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation:
- a long, vehement speech
torpid
adjective
- inactive or sluggish.
- slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic.
traitor
noun
- a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust.
- a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
trite
adjective
1. lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition
urbane
adjective
- having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities
- reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc., especially in expression
This chemical has no ***** as an agricultural fertilizer.
utility
vagary
noun,
- an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance:
- a whimsical, wild, or unusual idea, desire, or action.
He ***** his disappointment by criticizing his successor.
vented
versatile
adjective
- capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.
- having or capable of many uses:
vigor
noun
- active strength or force.
- healthy physical or mental energy or power; vitality.
- energetic activity; energy; intensity:
vital
adjective
- of or pertaining to life
- having remarkable energy, liveliness, or force of personality:
Regardless of who’s right or wrong, those clamoring for reform are ***** and determined.
vociferous
Elephants ***** in mud and spread dust on their skin.
to gain relief from insects.
wallow
a country where corruption is pervasive, the tarnished image of private education has led to a growing public ***** - a fear of criminals.
wariness
witty
adjective,
1. possessing cleverness in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression:
vivid
adjective
- strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc
- full of life; lively; animated
- presenting the appearance, freshness, spirit, etc., of life; realistic
- strong, distinct, or clearly perceptible:
