English 10 - Vocab. 11-20

insidious

intend to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous

intimation

a hint or indirect suggestion

opulent

wealthy, luxurious, grandiose, ample

pliable

easily bent or influenced; flexible

reiterate

to say again; repeat

stolid

not easily moved emotionally or mentally; dull; unresponsive

tentative

experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant

unkempt

not combed; not properly maintained; unpolished; rude

verbatim

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

warily

cautiously; with great care

insidious

The superheroes help thwart the villains ____ plan that would destroy the entire city.

intimated

Without disturbing the teacher, I ___ that time was running over by pointing to my watch to signal time was up.

opulent

Since the Jonas brothers earn quite more than a meager living, they are able to afford an ___ lifestyle.

pliable

If I am ____ with that one rule, my kids will surely be tired, and therefore cranky, the next day.

reiterating

If I have to tell my children multiple times to pick up their toys, I pick them up myself because I loathe ___ directions time and time again.

stolid

At the start, my ___ neighbor was apathetic to my fundraiser’s cause, but when she heard some proceeds would benefit orphans, she was overcome emotion and was very generous with her donation.

tentative

Alexa made ___ plans with her friends since she knew she had to ask permission before solidifying plans for any play date.

unkempt

If you show up to an interview with an ____ appearance, then you will not be hired for the job.

verbatim

My kids can repeat movie lines ___ after seeing a movie two or three times; their delivery is spot on.

warily

I ___ crept by my children’s room during the night so that I wouldn’t wake them.