Vocab Words Ch 1-4

WORDS FROM CH. 1 - 4 Erratic– unpredictable; irregular Verbose- wordy Bulbous- round Revulsion- disgust Conspicuous- obvious Bewildered- confused Antagonistic-aggressive; hostile Niche- place Nostalgic- homesick Sallow- washed out; pale Pallid- pale; colorless Precarious-shaky; uncertain Lope- to run in long, easy strides Dejected- sad; unhappy Evade- to avoid; dodge Dense- thick Opaque- solid; not transparent Ocher- brownish-yellow color Chivalrous- courteous Tactful- sensitive; diplomatic Vehement- passionate; intense Providentially- luckily; fortunately Chagrin- disappointment Prudent- sensible; careful Enunciated- pronounced; spoken Jubilant- delighted; ecstatic

ROOTS BEAR FRUITS: OMNI - all Omnipresent – present ALL over

PHOBIA- fear Claustrophobia – fear of small spaces CRED – to believe Incredulous – not believing in something CED/CESS- to go; to proceed Precedent – something that has gone before; an example that guides later “ALIVE” WORDS FOR WRITING: “Talked” droned, murmured, retorted, prattled “Walked/Moved” sauntered, glided, flickered “Looked” gawked, glared

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