English 7 Vocab

Ominous

Adj-Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

Flustered

Adj-Agitated or confused

Melodramatic

Adj-Seeking attention by being exaggerated or overly emotional

Sentimental

Adj- feelings of tenderness, sadness or nostalgia

Briskly

Adv- quickly/actively/lively

Conspicuous

Adj- standing out so as to be clearly visible, attracting attention

Indignant

Adj-Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Curt

Adj�rudely brief

Feigned

Adj. Fake.

Oblige

V. To make someone do a certain action0

Ineradicable

Adj. not able to be removed.

Instigate

V- to bring about or initiate an action; to incite someone to do something, especially somehting bad

Coax

v, to persuade someone gradually or by flattery to do something

Chagrin

N- strong feelings of embarrasment; distress caused by humiliation or failure

Naive

Adj- showing a lack opf experience, wisdom or judgement.

Placid

Adj- (Of a person or animal)- not easily upset; (of a place)- calm and peaceful

Frivolous

Adj- Not having a serious ourpose or value

Dubious

Adj- Hesitant or doubtful; not to be relied upon; suspect

Silhouette

Noun- A picture of somethingshowing it as a dark shape on a light backround.

Tantalize

Verb- to torment or tease with the promise of something unobtainable.

Vex

Verb- to annoy, frustrate, or worry someone, especially with trivial matters.

Ceaseless

Adj- Constant;unending

Anguish

N-Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Calamity

N-An event causing great;often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Unfathomable

Adj-Incapable of being fully explored or understood.

Aloof

Adj-No friendly or forthcoming:cool and distant.

Savvy

Adj-Knowledgeable in the realities of life;clever and perceptive.

Subside

V. To become less intense.

Sullen

Adj. bad tempered and sulky; gloomy

Wistful

Adj. having or showing a feeling of longing

Contempt

N. A feeling of dissaproval, tingeed with disgust.

Veer

V. To change direction suddenly.

Gallantry

N. Courageous behavior; Polite attention/chivalry.

Acquit

V. To free someone of criminal charge w/ not guilty verdict.

Mollify

V. To appease the anger/ anxiety

Pugnacious

Adj. Eager or quick to argue.

Gingerly

Adv. In a careful or cautious manner.

Derogatory

Adj- Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Morose

Adj- Sullen or ill-tempered.

Apprehensive

Adj- Anxious or fearful that something bad is going to happen.

Meager

Adj. Lacking in quantity or quality.

Scornful

Adj. Feeling or expressing contempt.

Writhe

V. To twist or squirm, or to respond to emotional or physical discomfort.

Auspicious

Adj- Showing or suggesting that future success is likely; favorable.

Dauntless

N- Very brave; fearless.

Swagger

V- To walk in a confident, typically arrogant or aggressive way.

Frugal

Adj- Cautious with money; thrifty

Grovel

V- To shamelessly beg for forgiveness or favor.

Obscene

Adj- Offensive to notions of mortality or decency.

Jaded

Adj- Tired, bored, lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Mimic

V- To imitate, typically in order to entertain or ridicule.

Zany

Adj- Amusingly unconventional, eccentric.

Impartial

Adj- not partial; unbiased

Rueful

Adj- express full sorrow or regret, especially in humorous way

Vitality

N- the state of being strong; active;energy

Ravenous

Adj- extremely hungry (for food or something else); voracious.

Envelop

V- to wrap, cover or surround completely.

Tacit

Adj- understood or implied without being stated.

Belligerence

N- aggressive or warlike behavior.

Diffident

Adj- Modest or shy due to lack of self confidence.

Reverence

N- Deep respect for something or someone.

Incredulity

N- State of being unwilling to believe or unable to believe something.