8th/MyPerspectives/U1 Academic w/Concept Vocab (Accumulating)

relentlessly

• adv. in a way that continues without stopping; endlessly

• adv. in a way that is gentle and kind

• adv. in a way that is quick and efficient

• adv. in a way that is unpredictable and erratic

rumpled (adj)

• smooth; flat

• neat; tidy

• wrinkled; crumpled

• clean; pressed

sheepishly (adv)

• in a confident manner

• in an embarrassed way

• in a joyful manner

• in a sarcastic tone

tempestuous

• adj. violently stormy

• adj. calm and peaceful

• adj. mildly windy

• adj. sunny and clear

merciless

• adj. having or showing no pity

• adj. showing kindness and compassion

• adj. characterized by extreme gentleness

• adj. displaying a sense of humor

straggled (adj)

• hung in messy strands

• arranged neatly

• gathered in a pile

• spread out evenly

inspire (v)

• generate feelings or thoughts in someone

• create a physical object

• destroy existing ideas

• confuse someone with information

gratifying (adj)

• pleasing; satisfying

• displeasing; annoying

• confusing; perplexing

• boring; tedious

persistent (adj)

• continuous; determined, tireless

• temporary; lazy, indifferent

• occasional; relaxed, apathetic

• intermittent; hesitant, unsure

wearily (adv)

• in a tired way

• with great enthusiasm

• in a hurried manner

• with a cheerful disposition