| Definition |
Sentence |
Word |
| trying to seem very important |
Tonight he appeared to be a shadow, hanging on every word from this _____ opinionated man. |
pompous |
| easily seen; clearly visible |
"But he has hardly seen her - only for a moment after Meeting," said Rachel. "She was _____ enough," replied Matthew. |
conspicuous |
| unwillingly because of anger or resentment |
______ Matthew lifted the Bible and placed it in John Holbrook's hand. |
grudgingly |
| to squirm or move about uneasily |
The family downed the awful lumpy mess in a silence that made Kit _____. |
writhe |
| well known, especially for something bad |
The whole family had gone without sugar since Sunday to make sure that the minister's _____ sweet tooth would be satisfied. |
notorious |
| scolded |
"Why, Judith," Mercy _____ her. "What would you have her do?" |
rebuked |
| to spread from one to another |
Judith blossomed suddenly in the firelight, and her laughter was _____. |
infectious |
| a person who pretends to be very good but isn't |
"He is a _____!" Matthew's fist crashed down on the table. |
hypocrite |
| suffered greatly |
Mercy certainly did not consider herself _____. |
afflicted |
| sudden or quick |
With an _____ scrape of wood, Matthew pushed back his chair. |
abrupt |
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