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Qtr 2 CTE vocab
CTE advanced vocabulary for Quarter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| insolent | (adj.) disrespectful in speech or conduct; haughty |
| insipid | (adj.) without flavor; dull; unexciting |
| irrevocable | (adj.) cannot be taken back; unalterable |
| lament | (n.) a passionate expression of grief |
| legion | (n.) a very large number; a multitude |
| levity | (n.) light-hearted humor |
| limpid | (adj.) transparent; perfectly clear |
| machinations | (n.) scheming or crafty actions intended for evil ends |
| mercurial | (adj.) marked by rapid and unpredictable changes in mood |
| munificent | (adj.) very generous |
| nuance | (n.) a subtle distinction or shade of difference |
| ominous | (adj.) threatening evil or disaster; inauspicious |
| ostentatious | (adj.) fond of conspicuous display; pompous; pretentious |
| paragon | (n.) a model of excellence |
| paramount | (adj.) of supreme importance |