Vocabulary Unit 2-Mariana Sarria 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. He edged closer to the desk and yanked hard.”
Supposition
(noun) an idea or theory that 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 innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change.
“We took Glaas 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 zombielike alongside.”
Ostentatious
excessively showy, displaying wealthy, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealousy
