top grade descriptive vocabulary

• What does "aberration" mean?


  Something that differs from the norm
• What does "abhor" mean?


  To hate, detest
• What does "acquiesce" mean?


  To agree without protesting
• What does "alacrity" mean?


  Eagerness, speed
• What does "amiable" mean?


  Friendly
• What does "appease" mean?


  To calm, satisfy
• What does "arcane" mean?


  Obscure, secret
• What does "avarice" mean?


  Excessive greed
• What does "brazen" mean?


  Excessively bold, brash
• What does "brusque" mean?


  Short, abrupt, dismissive
• What does "cajole" mean?


  To urge, coax
• What does "callous" mean?


  Harsh, cold, unfeeling
• What does "candour" mean?


  Honesty, frankness
• What does "chide" mean?


  To voice disapproval
• What does "circumspect" mean?


  Cautious
• What does "clandestine" mean?


  Secret
• What does "coerce" mean?


  To make somebody do something by force
• What does "coherent" mean?


  Logically consistent, intelligible
• What does "complacency" mean?


  Self-satisfied ignorance of danger
• What does "confidant" mean?


  A person entrusted with secrets
• What does "connive" mean?


  To plot, scheme
• What does "cumulative" mean?


  Increasing, building upon itself
• What does "cynical" mean?


  Believing the worst of others
• What does "debase" mean?


  To lower the quality or esteem
• What does "decry" mean?


  To criticize openly
• What does "deferential" mean?


  Showing respect for authority
• What does "demure" mean?


  Quiet, modest, reserved
• What does "deride" mean?


  To laugh at mockingly, scorn
• What does "despot" mean?


  One who rules brutally
• What does "diligent" mean?


  Showing care in work
• What does "elated" mean?


  Overjoyed, thrilled
• What does "eloquent" mean?


  Expressive, articulate, moving
• What does "embezzle" mean?


  To steal money by falsifying records
• What is the definition of impeccable?


  Exemplary, flawless
• What does implacable mean?


  Incapable of being appeased or mitigated
• What is the definition of impudent?


  Casually rude, insolent, impertinent
• How would you describe an incisive comment?


  It is clear, sharp, and direct.
• What does indolent mean?


  Lazy
• How does inept behavior manifest?


  It shows unqualified or unsuitable actions.
• What is infamy?


  Notoriety, extreme ill repute