{ Week 4 Vocabulary Words English III/ Honors Mrs. Blake
capricious- adj. to change suddenly
convoluted-adj. complicated Mike Kilgore is known for making convoluted abstract art.
cantankerous-adj. ill- tempered and unwilling to cooperate Allen Iverson and Denis Rodman were unwilling to cooperate within the NBA’s rules or no at the time.
candid- adj. open and straightforward Simon Cowell is known for his candid statements.
flagrant- adj. shockingly obvious
coherent-adj. clear and logical
concise-adj. expressing much in a few words
concise
camaraderie- n. friendship
censure- n. strong disapproval
conciliate-v. to win over; to make peace
dearth-n. lack in supply The dearth of clean water in third world countries causes many people to get sick.
disingenuous-adj. insincere. Disingenuous apology
Eccentric- adj. peculiar; odd
dubious-adj. doubtful; questionable
PHYSIOGNOMIES: the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or expression. AUGURED: foretold. BETOKENED: given evidence of. ANTINOMIAN: one who rejects a socially established morality. IMPROPRIETY: the quality or state of being improper. TROW: believe. GENTILITY: the members of the upper class. SPURN: stumble. PILLORY: a means to expose one to public scorn and humility. Honors Additional Vocab