Mrs. Hoffman's 23-24 Vocabulary

What does the word "vitriolic" mean?

• Cheerful readiness

• An enthusiastic expression of approval

• Bitter and scathing

• Temporary inactivity or suspension

What is the meaning of "copious"?

• Habitually lazy

• Plentiful, abundant

• Containing or expressing praise

• Sleepy or drowsy

Which term refers to an incorrect or unsuitable name for a person or thing?

• Perpetrator

• Misnomer

• Alacrity

• Predilection

What does "abeyance" mean?

• Preference, a partiality

• Temporary inactivity or suspension; a break

• To destroy a great number or proportion of

• Unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others

What is the definition of "altruistic"?

• Resisting authority or control

• Unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others

• Consisted of, included

• To convey disapproval or find fault with

What does "recalcitrant" mean?

• An opinion formed without sufficient evidence

• Resisting authority or control; hard to deal with or manage

• An enthusiastic expression of approval

• Sleepy or drowsy

What does "indolent" mean?

• Cheerful readiness; liveliness

• Habitually lazy

• Temporary inactivity or suspension; a break

• Preference, a partiality

What is the meaning of "haughty"?

• Scornfully proud, arrogant

• An incorrect or unsuitable name for a person or thing

• Not essential; not worth preserving

• Consisted of, included

What does "reprove" mean?

• To destroy a great number or proportion of

• To clear from guilt or blame

• To convey disapproval or find fault with

• An opinion formed without sufficient evidence

What does "exonerate" mean?

• To convey disapproval or find fault with

• To clear from guilt or blame

• To destroy a great number or proportion of

• An incorrect or unsuitable name for a person or thing