Flocabulary Vocabulary "Chad and the Little Horse" Flashcard Review

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Potential

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Definition: possibility. Example: Keisha did so well on her admissions tests that her teachers were convinced she had a lot of academic potential.

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Retort

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Definition: a quick or clever reply. Example: I was silent when Wayne made fun of me, but later that night I thought of lots of good retorts.

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Flaw

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Definition: a slight fault; a defect. Example: Because of a flaw in the stitching, my jacket started falling apart very quickly.

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Docile

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Definition: well behaved; easy to handle. Example: Hazelnut is the most docile pony in the stable, so she's often given to inexperienced riders.

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Antonym of Vicious

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Kind. Vicious means cruel or violent, while kind means gentle and caring.

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Acrid

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Definition: having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell. Example: The acrid smell of smoke filled the air.

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Brawl

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Definition: a noisy fight or quarrel. Example: The brawl broke out in the middle of the street.

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Dumbfound

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Definition: to greatly astonish or amaze. Example: The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.

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Peevish

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Definition: easily irritated or annoyed. Example: The peevish child complained about everything.

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Acclaim

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Definition: enthusiastic and public praise. Example: The book received critical acclaim for its storytelling.