Academic Vocab Lists 1-4

an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or ability

• narcissism
• arrogance
• humility
• egotism

enough or more than enough

• sufficient
• adequate
• plenty
• ample

easily broken

• Fragile
• Durable
• Sturdy
• brittle

bitterness or ill feeling

• resentment
• hostility
• animosity
• acrimony

attract and hold the interest and attention of others

• captivate

• Engage
• Distract
• Entertain

unclear or unexact because a choice between two things hasn't been made

• indefinite
• unclear
• ambiguous
• vague

succeed in achieving something

• fail
• attain
• achieve
• accomplish

set someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

• exonerate
• acquit
• condemn
• absolve

a picture or drawing of a person where features are exaggerated

• sketch
• portrait
• caricature
• illustration

open and responsive to suggestion

• receptive
• amenable

• open-minded
• adaptable