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Vocabulary 10/18/09
Ms. Lee's Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| prevaricate | false story; a lie |
| imperceptible | confusing |
| diverse | different; various |
| desiccate | to dry out |
| loquacious | talks a lot or too much |
| maudlin | wallowing in self pity |
| farcical | obsurd |
| vibriat | full of hate; lively |
| contemptuous | showing lack of respect |
| enigma | a mystery |
| labyrinth | a maze |
| lucid | clear; easy to understand |
| repudiate | to disown; to reject |
| superficial | relating to the surface; shallow |
| primordial | formed long ago; primitive |
| mellifluous | sweetly flowing |
| provincial | narrow; limited in outlook |
| contrite | admitting or feeling guilt |
| incessant | unceasing |
| virulent | poisonous |