Shattering Glass Flashcards
(10 cards)
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders
(Adj)
Synonyms: insubordinate, defiant
Supposition
(Noun)
An idea or theory that one believe is true, an uncertain truth.
Synonyms: hypothesis, theory
Clamorous
(Adj) marked get loud and insistent cries, full of noise
Synonyms: vociferous, squawking
Abashed
(Adj)
Embarrassed or ashamed
Synonym: mortified
Despondent
(Adj)
Very sad and without hope
Synonyms: desperate, forlorn, hopeless
Concur
(Verb)
To agree with someone or something
Collocation: often used with “with”
Barrage
(Noun)
A great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously
Synonyms: bombardment, flood
Ingrained
(Adj)
Being part of the innermost nature of a being, existing for a long time and very difficult to change.
Synonyms: innate, built-in
Plod
(Verb)
To walk slowly with heavy steps; to progress or develop slowly
Synonym: trudge
Ostentatious
(Adj)
Excessively showy, displaying wealth, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or jealousy.
Synonyms: snobbish, pompous, flashy