Vocab Definitions 1
Aggressive, defiant, easily annoyed or angered
Truculent
"I have to say, I've never seen such an incredible shooting performance as the one Mr. Tyler has turned in today! He has forty points on 20 for 20 shooting. He's been absolutely perfect today and hasn't missed a single shot! The Scholars could've never expected such an _________________ performance!"
Impeccable
Faultless, flawless, beyond criticism
Impeccable
Unimportant, insignificant
Salient
To get, obtain, or acquire something
Procure
Feeling or showing remorse, guilt, or sadness for wrongdoing
Contrition
"Oh, no! It looks like an argument is breaking out on the Staff bench! Ms. Amanda criticized Ms. Mason's jumpshot and now Ms. Mason is incredibly annoyed! Look at that fans, she's getting in Ms. Amanda's face and is going crazy with defiance and anger! How could a guidance counselor behave in such a _____________ way!?!"
Truculent
Cancel, take back, repeal, or revoke
Rescind
Diffident
Garrulous
To make something less severe, harsh, serious, or painful
Mitigate
To make something clear or explain something confusing
Elucidate
"Oh no, fans! I looked away for one second and all of a sudden I see a player on the ground, crying and rolling around in pain! Uh oh - it's Mr. Ebright and he's holding his knee. I don't want to say too much without seeing the replay, but from what we're seeing I can only ____________ that poor Mr. Ebright must have suffered a career ending knee injury!"
Surmise
A person who displays dazzling technique and masterful skill in a field, particularly when related to music
Virtuoso
Give, present
Procure
A promising beginning based on fate, good luck, or circumstance
Auspicious
An action performed routinely and with little care, enthusiasm, or effort
Perfunctory
"Mr. Devin is having a rough night out there, fans. He has zero points on 0 for 13 shooting. I know he expected to have a big night tonight, and he has to feel disappointed. He did get a huge block to prevent the Scholars from scoring, though, so perhaps that will _______________ his feelings of shame."
Mitigate
To form an idea, guess, or opinion based on limited or incomplete evidence
Surmise
Complicate, confuse
Elucidate
The most notable, important, or prominent parts of something
Salient
A strong established liking or preference for something
Predilection
"Who would've expected this, fans!? The underdog Scholars have jumped out to an early lead and are winning 15-2 after only three minutes of action. I know their coach, Mrs. Moore, was optimistic about their chances today, but even she has to be surprised by this _______________ start!"
Auspicious
Something too sacred or important to be dishonored or infringed upon
Inviolable
Zealous
Perfunctory
Excessively talkative, especially about boring or pointless matters