Week 4 Flashcards
Discrete
individually separate and distinct.
Frequency
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
“an increase in the frequency of accidents due to increased overtime”
Sneered
smile or speak in a mocking manner.
“she had sneered at their bad taste”
Pried
inquire too closely into a person’s private affairs.
“sorry, I didn’t mean to pry”
Indignantly
in a manner indicating anger at something perceived as unfair.
“he indignantly rejected the claim”
Grudgingly
in a reluctant or resentful manner.
“I grudgingly accepted his apology”
Eccentric
unconventional and slightly strange behavior
“my favorite aunt is very eccentric” a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.
“he enjoys a colorful reputation as an engaging eccentric”
Relentlessly
in an extreme way that continues without stopping: She has campaigned relentlessly for her husband’s release from prison.
Impassable
impossible to travel along or over.
“the narrow channels are impassable to oceangoing ships”
Infuriated
make (someone) extremely angry and impatient.
“her silences infuriated him”
Disheartened
having lost determination or confidence; dispirited.
“a disheartened tone of voice”
Dignified
having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
“she maintained a dignified silence”
Inflammable
easily set on fire.
“inflammable and poisonous gases”
Seldom
not often; rarely.
“Islay is seldom visited by tourists”
Rowdy
noisy and disorderly.
“it was a rowdy but good-natured crowd”
