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English 1 vocab GOB
vocab words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Histrionic | overly dramatic; theatrical |
| Lament | to express sorrow or regret; to mourn |
| Indifferent | not caring |
| Apathy | the state of not caring |
| Obscure | hidden |
| Expunge | to remove, to delete, to erase |
| Catharsis | a spiritual or psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal |
| Efface | to rub away |
| Fleece | to defraud or swindle; or the wool of a sheep |
| Quandary | a state of perplexity; a difficult or uncertain situation |
| Affinity | a natural attraction, kinship, similarity |
| Duress | hardship, restraint, confinement |
| Quixotic | idealistic, totally impractical |
| Fickle | often changing for no reason; not loyal or consistent |
| Appalling | to fill with dismay, causing horror or consternation |
| Asunder | in separate parts; apart from each other in position |
| Supplant | to take the place of |
| Ambiguous | unclear, confusing, not direct |
| Impartial | don't take sides, neutral |
| Objective | only one way to see it; straightforward |