1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #10

2. Pragmatic

3. Pragmatic Definition: (adj) concerned with practical matters
Synonym: realistic, logical, rational
Antonym: impractical, naïve

4. Pretentious

5. Pretentious
Definition: (adj) making a claim to importance or distinction
Synonym: showy, pompous, exaggerated
Antonym: down-to-earth, sensible

6. Querulous

7. Querulous Definition: (adj) habitually complaining
Synonym: critical, fussy, negative
Antonym: easy-going, calm

8. Reclusive

9. Reclusive Definition: (adj) withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Synonym: isolated, secluded, anti-social
Antonym: friendly, out-going

10. Renovation

11. Renovation
Definition: (n) the act of improving by renewing and restoring
Synonym: make-over, repair
Antonym: damage, decline, worsening

12. Spontaneous

13. Spontaneous
Definition: (adj) happening or arising without apparent cause
Synonym: impulsive, spur-of-the-moment
Antonym: planned, intentional, deliberate

14. Superfluous

15. Superfluous
Definition: (adj) serving no useful purpose; extra; unneeded
Synonym: unnecessary, excessive
Antonym: essential

16. Tenacious

17. Tenacious Definition: (adj) holding fast or tending to hold fast
Synonym: stubborn, persistent, determined
Antonym: weak, unsure, indecisive

18. Volition

19. Volition Definition: (n) act of willing or choosing
Synonym: wish, choice, decision
Antonym: intimidation, coercion, force

20. Voracious

21. Voracious Definition: (adj) having a huge appetite
Synonym: hungry, greedy, ravenous
Antonym: satisfied, full, satiated