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8th M4
Vocabulary from Tuesday Bellringers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| haughty | arrogant and full of pride; thinks they are superior and looks down on others. |
| aplomb | a strong belief in yourself; remaining calm under pressure |
| bamboozle | to fool, treat, or trick someone |
| accentuate | to make more noticeable or prominent |
| cower | to crouch down or curl up in fear |
| decorum | conduct that is appropriate and well-mannered |
| aptitude | a natural ability to do something |
| impertinent | not showing proper respect; rude |
| jovial | warm and friendly |
| laconic | using very few words; brief and to the point |
| quandary | a state of uncertainty in a choice between two options |
| brandish | to wave or flourish something in anger or excitement |
| quota | a fixed number or amount of people or things that is required of someone |
| repose | a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility |
| tumult | confusion or disorder, especially caused by a large mass of people |
| vacillate | to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions. |