Vocab 1
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair
What is a cowlick?
wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
What is malevolent?
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
What is melancholy?
of or relating to the night; done, occurring, or coming at night
What is nocturnal?
a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things
What is a caricature?
small; little; tiny
What is diminutive?
given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious
What is inquisitive?
uttered clearly in distinct syllables; using language easily and fluently; having facility with words
What is articulate?
violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance
What is a commotion?
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, suffering, lack
What is compensation?
to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity
What is condescended?
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
What is indigenous?
similar, alike, like, comparable, akin
What is analogous?
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine
What is ascertain?
demeanor; conduct; behavior; the conduct or obedience of a child in school, as graded by a teacher.
What is deportment?
having a kindly disposition; gracious; healthful; pleasant or beneficial
What is benign?
having no certain or definite course; wandering; not fixed
What is erratic?
having only one syllable, as the word no.
What is monosyllabic?
lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat
What is vapid?
the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features
What is essence?
favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.
What is auspicious?
a place of residence; house or home
What is a domicile?
the entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field
What is repertoire?
to have a natural tendency or be strongly attracted (usually followed by to or toward)
What is gravitate?
free from reserve, tells the truth; candid; sincere
What is ingenuous?