English 11B Vocab 1-15

terse

• brief and to the point

• long-winded and elaborate

• vague and unclear

• excessively detailed

continuum

• a continuous whole without a clear division of parts
  

• a series of distinct and separate elements
  

• a temporary state of being
  

• a fixed and unchanging structure
  

raffish

• cheaply vulgar in appearance or nature; disreputable

• elegantly refined and sophisticated

• excessively ornate and elaborate

• exhibiting a sense of moral superiority

abate

• to increase

• to reduce

• to eliminate

• to complicate

gambit

• at risk for some advantage

• a type of game strategy

• a form of negotiation

• a defensive maneuver

jaunt

• a short trip for pleasure

• a long journey for business

• a type of food

• a form of exercise

frank

• deceptive, insincere in expression

• straightforward, sincere in expression

• ambiguous, unclear in meaning

• reserved, shy in communication

mawkish

• excessively sentimental, emotional

• lacking in emotion

• overly critical

• calm and collected

gullible

• easily cheated or fooled

• highly intelligent and discerning

• quick to judge others

• always skeptical of information

lithe

• bending easily and gracefully

• stiff and unyielding

• heavy and cumbersome

• awkward and clumsy