Great Expectations 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: 766136
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Great Expectations 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. Trenchant
N. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. Apprehension
N. the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong Penitence
Adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; sneering Supercilious
Adj. without consolation or comfort; unhappy Disconsolate
V. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). C orroborate
Adj. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. Encumber
Adj. bold; daring; fearless; risk taker Audacious
Adj. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, esp. when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded. Provincial
Adj. sluggish Lethargic
N. a great difference Disparity
V. prevent someone from accomplishing something Thwarted
Adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage. Despondent
Adj. showing moderation or self-restraint. Temperate
N. a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing Abhorrence
Adj. unwilling or unable to believe something I ncredulous
Adj. shaking or quivering slightly Tremulous http ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmHMAmyXiAU
Adj. complaining in a petulant or whining manner Querulous
V. voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. Relinquished