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Vocabulary 10/1/02. a ntagonistic – being hostile or combative. brandish – to wave or swing in a threatening manner. cavil – to quibble; to find fault unnecessarily. contrary – entirely different; mutually opposed. indolent – lazy; idle. incensed - angry. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Vocabulary10/1/02
antagonistic – being hostile or combative
brandish – to wave or swing in a threatening manner
cavil – to quibble; to find fault unnecessarily
contrary – entirely different; mutually opposed
indolent – lazy; idle
incensed - angry
lamentable – mournful; expressing sorrow
pique (as a verb) – to stimulate; to excite
prodigal – wasteful; recklessly extravagant
sartorial – relating to tailors and their work; pertaining to clothing – especially men’s
succor (as a verb) – to give help or assistance to
vie – to compete; to strive for superiority
beleaguering – surrounding
cabal – a small group of people secretly united to further themselves or their own
cause
exigent – urgent; requiring prompt action
reticence – restraint or reservation especially in speaking
dermatitis – inflammation of the skin
meningitis – inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord