Vocab 13

Subtle (adj.) Fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand She used a subtle irony in the conversation

Animosity (n) A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility There was a deep-seated animosity between the two sisters

Apprehensive (adj.) In fear or dread of possible evil or harm The mountain climbers were apprehensive about the climb

Obsolete (adj.) No longer in use The typewriter is obsolete

Having a sophisticated charm He was suave with the ladies Suave (adj.) Having a sophisticated charm He was suave with the ladies

Allocate (v) Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose He allocated the funds for new projects

Chastise (v) To discipine severely The parents chastised the children

Deviate (v) Turn aside; turn away from He deviated from the conversation

Gnarled (adj.) Old and twisted and covered in lines The tree was gnarled and gross looking

Inkling (n) A slight suggestion or vague understanding She didn’t have an inkling as to what was going on.

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