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Vocab 6th (Part 2)
First Half of Vocabulary 6th Grade H&S Lists 1-16 (Lacquer to Wistful--63 words)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lacquer | a shiny coating applied to surfaces |
| lassitude | lack of energy |
| lavish | very rich and elaborate |
| lethargic | very tired or lacking energy |
| lolloping | moving in a clumsy, bouncing way |
| magistrate | a judge or official |
| malevolent | wishing harm to others |
| malice | the desire to harm others |
| maneuver | a skillful or careful movement |
| menacing | threatening |
| misconception | a wrong idea or understanding |
| morose | very sad or gloomy |
| mournful | full of grief |
| mutiny | a rebellion against authority |
| myriad | a very large number |
| mystified | confused |
| nonchalant | relaxed and not worried |
| noxious | harmful or poisonous |
| ominous | giving the feeling that something bad will happen |
| oppressive | very harsh or tyrannical |
| outskirts | the outer parts of a city or town |
| patronizing | acting kind, but in a condescending way |
| peril | great danger |
| perplexity | confusion |
| plaintive | sounding sad |
| predicament | a difficult or tricky situation |
| propitious | favorable and likely to succeed |
| quaver | to tremble or shake |
| recuperate | to recover or get better |
| redolent | having a strong, pleasant smell |
| refuge | a safe place |
| reluctant | unwilling |
| remorse | a feeling of guilt or being sorry |
| resolute | very determined |
| responsive | quick to respond or react |
| retort | a sharp or angry reply |
| ribald | humorous in a vulgar way |
| sage | a very wise person |
| saunter | to walk confidently |
| sentinel | a guard or lookout |
| sentry | a guard |
| serene | calm and peaceful |
| sinister | evil, up to no good |
| skepticism | doubt or disbelief |
| sodden | soaked with liquid |
| strident | loud and harsh |
| subdued | quiet and controlled |
| synchronization | making things happen at the same time |
| talisman | a lucky charm |
| tedious | boring and repetitive |
| terse | brief and to the point; almost rudely |
| torrent | a strong and fast-moving stream of water |
| tranquil | very calm and peaceful |
| translucent | allowing light to pass through |
| turmoil | great confusion or disorder |
| ubiquitous | present everywhere |
| undaunted | not afraid or discouraged |
| unflinching | brave and determined |
| unkept | messy or untidy |
| vapor | a visible gas, like mist |
| wan | pale and weak |
| wavering | being uncertain or unsteady |
| wistful | feeling a little sad while thinking about the past |
Created by:
KLafleur
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