New Words - Definitions
Absorb All the attention or interest of
Engross
wary and unwilling to take risks
Circumspect
The poor surroundings caused __________ misery.
Dawdle
Hurry
Disdain
Contempt/Hatred
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food
Voracious
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
Disdain
It was only through pure ____________ that I met my best friend!
serendipity
Abject
Proud
Voracious
Greedy/Ravenous
Outstandingly bad - shocking
Egregious
expressing sorrow; mournful:
Doleful
He was cold, __________, melancholy and dull.
Haughty
Doleful
Happy/Triumphant
Engross
Interested/Fascinated
Openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)
Flout
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
Ostentatious
The man returned home to find himself permanently ___________.
Ostracized
Serendipity
Tragedy/Mishap
Perpetual
Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking - easily influenced
Malleable
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice:
curtail
Outside agencies can and should advise and even _________, but I don't think coercion works.
Cajole
Ostracize
Approve/Endorse
Repugnant
Disgusting/Sickening