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English 12 - List 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abundance | a very large quantity or amount |
| brevity | conciseness; briefness; a shortness of time or words |
| hindrance | something that causes a delay or difficulty |
| optimism | a tendency to look at the positive side |
| chastise | to criticize severely; to scold because of behavior |
| scrutinize | to examine in detail with careful attention |
| amicable | friendly |
| brilliant | extremely intelligent |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |
| knowledgeable | possessing intelligence and insight |