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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. A Day Quiz 12/21 B Day Quiz 12/16. Infer (v) – to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge. Although on the surface it appeared to be a compliment, I inferred the real meaning of what she said. Acerbic (adj.) – harsh or severe.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary A Day Quiz 12/21 B Day Quiz 12/16

  2. Infer (v) – to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge. Although on the surface it appeared to be a compliment, I inferred the real meaning of what she said.

  3. Acerbic (adj.) – harsh or severe. Her acerbic introductions left all the guests uncomfortable.

  4. Liberator (n) – one who provides freedom. The United States acted as one of the liberators of the Jewish people imprisoned in concentration camps.

  5. Legislator (n) – a person who gives or makes laws. His performance as a legislator frustrated many of his constituents.

  6. Conjoiner (n) – unite or combine. The minister acted as a conjoiner in the marriage ceremony.

  7. Acrid (adj.) – bitter. The acrid remarks left the child crying.

  8. Somber (adj.) – gloomy, depressing; grave The somber expression on the doctor’s face warned the waiting family of the news to come.

  9. Majestic (adj.) – stately or grand. The majestic mountains loomed ahead of the struggling cyclists.

  10. Baffling (adj.) – confusing or perplexing. Her job was to simplify the baffling operating instructions before the consumer purchased the appliance.

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