Vocabulary 1st Quarter

Belligerent

• (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

• (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample: grandiose

• adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged In war

Duplicity

• n.) an act of deceit in speech or conduct; double dealing

• (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility

• (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness

Omniscient

• (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding

• (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will

• (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

Sedate

• (v.) to make sacred; hallow; to set apart for special purposes

• (v) to say again, repeat

• (adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer

Poignant

• (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

• (adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

• (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Alleviate

• (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

• (v.) to relieve, make more bearable

• (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

Diffident

• (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

• (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample: grandiose

• (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged In war

Integrity

• (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness

• (n.) an act of deceit in speech or conduct; double dealing

• (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility

Malevolent

• (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

• (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will

• (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding

Reiterate

• v) to say again, repeat

• (adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer

• (v.) to make sacred; hallow; to set apart for special purposes