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Vocab quiz
definition of vocab words in ELA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sarcasm | the use of irony to mock or convey contempt |
| Loping | characterized by long, bounding strides. |
| Innocent | not guilty of a crime or offense. |
| Fiery | having a passionate, quick-tempered nature |
| Suspicious | having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something |
| Stricken | seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling |
| Nonchalantly | acting in a calm, composed, and unconcerned manner, often to mask deeper emotions or appear cool |
| Law-abiding | obedient to the law |
| Asset | a useful or valuable thing, person or quality |
| Unfathomable | incapable of being fully explored or understood |
| Sympathetic | feeling, showing or expressing feelings of pity and sorrow for someone’s else’s misfortune |
| Rebellious | showing a desire to resist authority, control or convention |
| Stalking | pursue or approach in a cautious manner so as to not be seen or heard |
| Vaguely | in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear |
| Irresistibly | in a way that is too attractive and tempting to refrain from doing or having |
| Bickering | to argue about petty and trivial matters |