Vocab 8 Flashcards
Because the teen thought he was _______________and incapable of getting hurt, he decided to jump off the roof of his parents’ house.
Invulnerable
These spirits are at first mainly _____________; and side by side with them we find the sprits of the dead are hostile beings
Malevolent
Although the young doctor was upset about his patient dying, he tried to remain ________________in front of the medical team.
Nonchalant
Melanie felt that it was important to know what every character was thinking, so she wrote her novel from an ________________point of view.
Omniscient
Unfortunately there is no ______________that will make cancer instantly
Panacea
It demands physical strength, sound health, _____________ cleanliness, good temper, self-control, intelligence and a strong sense of duty.
Scrupulous
The shoplifter tried to ____________ through the store while carrying a bunch of expensive jeans.
Skulk
The _______________ man at the picnic refused to sit on the ground like everyone else.
Supercilious
Because of the crook’s _______________ resemblance to my father, he was able to use the stolen identification and credit cards without anyone becoming suspicious.
Uncanny
The priest spent his Saturday afternoon telling people how they could be forgiven for their ____________ sins.
Venial
Jennifer _______________ her doctor’s advice as being merely a suggestion, and she was in the hospital in two weeks.
Misconstrued
Nick shadows were so ________________ that Mrs.Lazo was about to ‘spew venom’
Obnoxious
Although Henry tried to _____________ his boss by staying late at the office each evening, he still lost his job during the layoffs.
Placate
Most police officers have ______________ personalities and are not disturbed by annoying people.
Placid
Because the chemo drugs are so ____________, they often make patients ill before they make them feel better.
Potent
