8th LA Vocab 4th quarter
Irate
(Adj.) Feeling or characterized by great anger; Furious
Curtail
(V.) To reduce in extent or quantity, impose a restriction on
Interminable
(Adj.) Endless; Incessant
Brazen
(Adj.) Bold and without shame
Candor
(N.) The quality of being open and honest; frankness
Derelict
(Adj.) In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Altruistic
(Adj.) Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish
Skirmish
(N.) A short argument; A clash
Indignant
(Adj.) Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Ambiguous
(Adj.) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
Pensive
(Adj.) Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep thought
Judicious
(Adj.) Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
Privy
(Adj.) Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private
Crass
(Adj.) Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Squalor
(N.) The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant; especially as a result of poverty or neglect