Vocab #12
1. Abstruse- Adj. Hard to understand.
The abstruse old man was talking gibberish.
2. Absurd- Adj. Extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable.
The absurd idea of blowing up the gas fumes was horrible!
3.Accusatory-Adj. One who likes to blame people.
The accusatory judge almost seemed to attack the man with his words.
4.Acerbic-Adj. Expressing harsh criticism in a clever way.
The acerbic comeback made everyone laugh.
5.Affectionate-Adj. Feeling or showing love and compassion.
The affectionate rabbit loves being hugged.
6. Afraid-Adj. Filled with fear.
The cricket was afraid when he saw the lizard.
7.Agressive-Adj. Using forceful methods to do something.
The aggressive dog chased the cat.
8. Aggrieved-adj. Feeling anger due to being treated unfairly.
The aggrieved Donald was mad that the hosts didn’t treat him fairly.
9. Callous-adj. Not showing any concern about the sufferings of others.
The callous man did not care about the suffering homeless people.
10. Candid-adj. Expressing feelings and ideas in an honest and sincere way.
The candid candidate was cheered by the immense crown.
11.Caustic-adj. Very harsh and critical.
The people were shocked by the caustic example.
12. Cautionary-adj. One who is worried or careful.
The cautionary man walked one step per minute while sneaking.
13. Cold-adj. Having a low temperature.
I was cold when I walked out of the house.
14. Comic-adj. Causing laughter or amusement.
The comic man made everyone laugh when he walked into the room in a clown suit.
15. Compassionate-adj. Feeling sorry for someone who is suffering.
The compassionate man saved the puppy.
16. Egotistical-adj. The belief that you are better than other people.
The egotistical brat bragged about his new car.
17. Concerned-adj. Feeling worried.
The concerned man sat on his bed worrying about when his rent is due.
18. Confused-adj. Unable to understand.
The confused man had a blank look on his face.
19.Objective-adj. Based on facts rather than feelings.
The objective debater never won, because he couldn’t get voters interested.
20.Submissive-adj. Willing to obey someone else.
The submissive student was favorite among the teachers.
1. Abstruse- Adj. Hard to understand.
The abstruse old man was talking gibberish.
2. Absurd- Adj. Extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable.
The absurd idea of blowing up the gas fumes was horrible!
3.Accusatory-Adj. One who likes to blame people.
The accusatory judge almost seemed to attack the man with his words.
4.Acerbic-Adj. Expressing harsh criticism in a clever way.
The acerbic comeback made everyone laugh.
5.Affectionate-Adj. Feeling or showing love and compassion.
The affectionate rabbit loves being hugged.
6. Afraid-Adj. Filled with fear.
The cricket was afraid when he saw the lizard.
7.Agressive-Adj. Using forceful methods to do something.
The aggressive dog chased the cat.
8. Aggrieved-adj. Feeling anger due to being treated unfairly.
The aggrieved Donald was mad that the hosts didn’t treat him fairly.
9. Callous-adj. Not showing any concern about the sufferings of others.
The callous man did not care about the suffering homeless people.
10. Candid-adj. Expressing feelings and ideas in an honest and sincere way.
The candid candidate was cheered by the immense crown.
11.Caustic-adj. Very harsh and critical.
The people were shocked by the caustic example.
12. Cautionary-adj. One who is worried or careful.
The cautionary man walked one step per minute while sneaking.
13. Cold-adj. Having a low temperature.
I was cold when I walked out of the house.
14. Comic-adj. Causing laughter or amusement.
The comic man made everyone laugh when he walked into the room in a clown suit.
15. Compassionate-adj. Feeling sorry for someone who is suffering.
The compassionate man saved the puppy.
16. Egotistical-adj. The belief that you are better than other people.
The egotistical brat bragged about his new car.
17. Concerned-adj. Feeling worried.
The concerned man sat on his bed worrying about when his rent is due.
18. Confused-adj. Unable to understand.
The confused man had a blank look on his face.
19.Objective-adj. Based on facts rather than feelings.
The objective debater never won, because he couldn’t get voters interested.
20.Submissive-adj. Willing to obey someone else.
The submissive student was favorite among the teachers.