Unit 3: Vocab Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
Overt
A
Obvious, not hidden, easily recognized
2
Q
Avid
A
Intensely eager
3
Q
Incendiary
A
Designed to start fires, flammable
4
Q
Devious
A
Sneaky, untrustworthy
5
Q
Glean
A
To gather bit by bit
6
Q
Jocular
A
Humorous, sneaky
7
Q
Nuance
A
Slight variation in meaning
8
Q
Accust
A
Approach aggressively or confront
9
Q
Sacrilege
A
improper treatment to something considered sacred
10
Q
ludicrous
A
ridiculous
11
Q
grouse
A
to grumble or complain
12
Q
condescend
A
to talk down on someone you think is lower than you
13
Q
amiable
A
friendly
14
Q
vicinity
A
a setting or area
15
Q
cacophony
A
harsh sounds
16
Q
grandiose
A
grant in an important and impressive way
17
Q
suppliant
A
someone who asks or petitions in a humble way
18
Q
penchant
A
strong attraction
19
Q
benevolent
A
generous
20
Q
coalesce
A
blend or combine
21
Q
deference
A
humble or respectful
