Quicksilver Vocabulary 1

Front

adversary

Back

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

Front

Adversary

Back

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

Front

Which word describes something with an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell?

Back

Acrid

Front

During a camping trip, Avery opened a container of spoiled food, releasing an irritatingly strong and unpleasant smell. Which word best describes this smell?

Back

Acrid

Front

Irascible

Back

To be easily angered

Front

When David gets stuck in traffic, he often becomes irascible. What does this mean about his tendency?

Back

To be easily angered

Front

Summon

Back

To urgently or authoritatively call on them

Front

"Summon" someone

Back

To urgently or authoritatively call on them

Front

Stolidly

Back

Calmly, dependably, and with little emotion

Front

Which word best describes someone who is fearless and adventurous?

Back

Intrepid