 |
Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search. |
 |
 |
8th Grade Semes. 1 English vocab
|
| A | B |
| diffident | shy; lacking self-confidence |
| fidelity | quality or state of being faithful |
| perfidy | treachery; breach of trust |
| compunction | remorse; anxiety |
| poignant | touching; moving |
| vociferous | loud or clamorous |
| anticipate | to expect something, to look forward to the future |
| taciturn | unusually silent; uncommunicative |
| sordid | dirty, shameful, disgraceful, |
| piety | devotion to religion, parents, etc., |
| purloined | stolen |
| contentious | fond of arguing or disputing |
| terse | brief or concise |
| obliquely | indirect, roundabout way |
| elucidate | explain or shed light on |
| acrimonious | bitter; angry |
| lucent | clear and bright; crystal |
|
| |