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Lisette's Vocab #1
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brawl | a big noisy fight, often involving lots of people. |
| dumbfound | to make speechless with amazement. |
| lavish | much more than enough; extravagant |
| acclaim | approval or loud applause. |
| docile | well behaved; easy to handle. |
| potential | possible; capable of being or becoming |
| peevish | showing annoyance or irritation; being in a bad mood |
| acrid | sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell |
| gaudy | too flashy and showy |
| braggart | someone who brags a lot |
| vicious | evil, spiteful; painfully severe or extreme. |
| illiterate | unable to read or write |
| retort | a quick or clever reply |
| flaw | a slight fault; a defect |
| vista | a distant view or prospect |