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VOCAB GROUP 15. By Ali Gleaves. Aloof adj. . Reserved or shy. Jenny was acting v ery aloof when i t was her turn to s peak to the class. attribute. A quality or characteristic When I was in the sixth grade, I had very mean and bad a ttributes . . exotic.
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VOCAB GROUP 15 ByAliGleaves
Aloof adj. • . Reserved or shy. Jenny was acting very aloof when it was her turn to speak to the class.
attribute • A quality or characteristic • When I was in the sixth grade, I had very mean and bad attributes.
exotic • Strange or different in appearance. • Wow! What an exotic flower!
homage • Something given in acknowledgement or out of respect. • My student paid me homage for all of my hard work during the school year in the form of a gift card.
irrelevant • Not of importance, not relevant. “Hey,” said Drew. “Want to go to the park?” “Sure!” said Luke. “I’m a natural artist! But Luke, what does art have to do with the park? That’s really irrelevant.”
mottled • Blotched or spotted in coloring. • My mother’s dress was mottled with stains. It’s really disgusting.
subtle • Fine or delicate in meaning or intent. Wow. His words are so convincing and subtle, I might just hire him.
precise • Exact, sharp, on the ball. • His careful movements were so precise, I knew he wouldn’t cut himself.
sleek • Smooth and glossy. • Those stones down there are so sleek, so glossy, wow.