Vocab Test 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Nonplussed
A
Surprised and confused so much they are unsure how to react
2
Q
Zealous
A
1) Showing or having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective
2) Marked by fervent partisanship for a person, cause, or ideal
3
Q
Acrimonious
A
Angry and bitter
4
Q
Egregious
A
Outstandingly bad
5
Q
Plethora
A
A large or excessive amount (of something)
6
Q
Dearth
A
A scarcity or lack (of something)
7
Q
Strident
A
1) Loud and harsh
2) Presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way
8
Q
Sagacity
A
Foresight, discernment, or keen perception; wisdom
9
Q
Histrionic
A
Overly dramatic or melodramatic, as in behavior designed to attract attention
10
Q
Irascible
A
Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
