Vocab unit 2

Question 0

Supposition

Answer 0

An idea or theory that one believes is true, and uncertain truth

Synonymous: hypothesis, theory

Question 1

Recalcitrant

Answer 1

(adj) stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders

Synonymous: insubordinate, Defiant

Question 2

clamorous

Answer 2

(adj) marked by lout and insisting prize

Synonymous: vociferous, squawking

Question 3

Abashed

Answer 3

(adj) Embarrassed or ashamed

synonyms: mortified

Question 4

Despondent

Answer 4

(adj) very sad and without hope

Synonymous: desperate, forlorn, hopeless

Question 5

Concur

Answer 5

(verb) to agree with someone or something

Question 6

Barrage

Answer 6

(noun) A great amount of something that comes continuously

Synonyms: bombardment, flood

Question 7

Ingrained

Answer 7

(adj) being a part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change

Synonyms: innate, built-in

Question 8

plod

Answer 8

(verb) to walk slowly with heavy steps, to progress or develop slowly
synonyms: trudge

Question 9

Ostentatious

Answer 9

(adj) excessively showy, displaying wealthy knowledge, etc.in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration or jealousy