Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Evasive (adjective)

• Tending to be straightforward and honest.

• Tending or meant to avoid, escape, or get away from.

• Tending to be aggressive and confrontational.

• Tending to be calm and collected.

Conscientiously (adverb)

• In a careless manner; without attention to detail.

• In a thorough, responsible way; carefully, meticulously.

• In a hasty and unorganized fashion.

• In a playful and carefree manner.

Cronies (noun)

• Close companions, pals (especially of long standing).

• Temporary acquaintances or colleagues.

• Strangers in a social gathering.

• Casual friends met occasionally.

Conventionally (adverb)

• Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

• In a way that is unusual or unconventional.

• In a manner that is highly innovative and creative.

• Based on personal beliefs and opinions.

Unacquainted (adjective)

• Not having experience or knowledge of something.

• Familiar with a subject or topic.

• Having a strong understanding of something.

• Being well-informed about a matter.

Acquit (verb)

• To declare innocent of a crime or wrongdoing.

• To find someone guilty of a crime.

• To accuse someone of a crime.

• To ignore a crime completely.

Subsequent (adjective)

• Following in time, order, or place.

• Occurring before in time, order, or place.

• Randomly selected without a specific order.

• A term used to describe something that is irrelevant.

Fraternizing (verb)

• To associate as friends.

• To argue with someone.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To compete against someone.

Competent (adjective)

• Having the necessary ability or qualities; capable.

• Lacking the necessary skills or knowledge.

• Being overly confident without skills.

• Having a basic understanding but not expertise.

Unyielding (adjective)

• Not soft or flexible; hard; marked by firmness or stubbornness.

• Easily bent or shaped; pliable.

• Lacking determination; weak-willed.

• Quick to change; inconsistent.