VOCAB UNIT 2 Flashcards
Recalcitrant
(adj.) refusing to obey rules or orders
Supposition
(noun) an idea or theory that one believes is true; an uncertain truth
Clamorous
(adj.) marked by loud and insistent; full of noise
Abashed
(adj.) embarrassed or ashamed
Despondent
(adj.) very sad and without hope
Concur
(verb) to agree with someone or something
Barrage
(noun) a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously
Ingrained
(adj.) being a part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change
Plod
(verb) to walk slowly with heavy steps; to progress or develop slowly
Ostentatious
(adj.) excessively showy, displaying wealthy, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealously