Vocabulary Adj stated clearly and in detail leaving no room for confusion or doubt Explicit Adj vigorous in expression Miley Cyrus ignored the trenchant criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year ID: 426096
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Great Expectations
VocabularySlide2
Adj. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
ExplicitSlide3
Adj. vigorous in expression
Miley Cyrus ignored the
trenchant
criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year.
TrenchantSlide4
N. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
ApprehensionSlide5
N. the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong
PenitenceSlide6
Adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to
others; sneering
SuperciliousSlide7
Adj. without consolation or comfort; unhappy
DisconsolateSlide8
V. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
C
orroborateSlide9
Adj. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
EncumberSlide10
Adj. bold; daring;
fearless; risk taker
AudaciousSlide11
Adj. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, esp. when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.
ProvincialSlide12
Adj. sluggish
LethargicSlide13
N. a great difference
DisparitySlide14
V. prevent someone from accomplishing something
ThwartedSlide15
Adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
DespondentSlide16
Adj. showing moderation or self-restraint.
TemperateSlide17
N. a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing
AbhorrenceSlide18
Adj. unwilling or unable to believe something
I
ncredulousSlide19
Adj. shaking or quivering slightly
Tremulous
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Adj. complaining in a petulant or whining manner
QuerulousSlide21
V. voluntarily
cease to keep or claim; give up.
Relinquished