ENLISH VOCAB - Chapter 18

By msupnick9, May 2012

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assert	VERB To state or express firmly. The students who were accused of cheating, asserted their innocence.
ferocity	NOUN Fierceness The ferocity of the lions roar scared the children
flout	VERB To disobey openly. The principal expelled the students who flouted the safety policies.
foolhardy	ADJECTIVE Unwisely bold, rash Mary's foolhardy attempt to run without sneakers was a failure.
headstrong	ADJECTIVE Determined to have ones way; stubborn, The headstrong child fought with other children.
incisive	ADJECTIVE Clear and sharp in analysis or expression. My teachers incisive comments inspired me.
outspoken	ADJECTIVE Frank and unreserved in speech The protesters were outspoken in their criticism of Wall Street.
undaunted	ADJECTIVE Not discouraged by danger or difficulty. Undaunted by the critics, she sang as she always sang.
vehement	ADJECTIVE Showing intense emotion or passion, forceful The artist was vehement in his passion to complete his work.
vibrant	ADJECTIVE Pulsing with energy. The paintings vibrant colors jumped off of the canvas.

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