vocab unit 2 Flashcards
Recalcitrant
(adj) Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders
He pulled his backpack in front and tugged on the zipper. “this thing always get stuck,” he said Simon worked on the recalcitrant zipper.
Supposition
(noun) an idea or theory that one one believes is true, an uncertain truth
the rabble had been buzzing with their guesses and suppositions. There were betting pools with odds rising and falling…
Clamorous
(adj)marked by loud and insistent cries, full of noise
He whirled and bowed to clamorous applause.
Abashed
(adj)embarrassed or ashamed
Simon pulled Blair upright. Both blushed crimson. Simon appeared abashed and embarrassed now that the mask was off.
Despondent
(adj)very sad and without hope
“If you don’t kiss me , I shall become terribly despondent and fling myself into the nearest body of water.
Concur
(verb)to agree with someone or something
We cheered. “For once, I concur.
Barrage
(noun)a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously
After that , it was a barrage of cruelty … Lance couldn’t appear anywhere without catcalls and crude jokes
Ingrained
(adj)being a part of the inner most nature of being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change
We took glass to the department of Motor vehicles for his written exam. We shoved him in front of us until he reached the counter, where an emaciated man with thick trifocals eyed us with ingrained adult suspicion.
Plod
(verb)to walk slowly with heavy steps: to progress or develop slowly
Ronna led her away , whispering encouragement as Alice plodded zombie.
Ostentatious
(adj)excessively showy, displaying wealthy, knowledge, etc.. in a way that meant to attract attention , admiration or jealousy
I hurried down the shining oak stairs, over the elegant, but never ostentatious, oriental rug, and out the door.
