GG Ch. 3 Vocab List

to draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.

• extract

• inquire

• provoke

• elicit

too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.

• Unfathomable
• Expressible
• Articulate
• Ineffable

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

• compliant
• fractious

• amiable
• docile

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; weak or faint.

• languid

• active
• vigorous
• energetic

a feeling of triumphant elation or happiness; great joy.

• Despair
• Miserable
• Indifference
• Exaltation

to spread through and be perceived in every part of something; to be present throughout.

• pervade
• infuse
• pervulsion
• permeate

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

• Vacuous

• insightful
• intelligent
• thoughtful

an indirect or subtle reference, especially one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval.

• Implication
• Insinuation
• Suggestion
• Innuendo

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks; light-hearted conversation.

• banter
• discussion
• argument
• debate

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant.

• humble
• modest
• Supercilious

• submissive