AP Language - The Nickel Boys Vocab #2
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16 Terms
dilapidated
broken-down because of age or neglect
filmflam
insincere talk, especially with the goal of stealing money from someone
discretion
the power or right to decide or act according to one’s own judgment; care in not attracting attention or letting out private information
calamity
a disaster so bad that it’s almost funny
capricious
unpredictable and always changing
nefarious
evil; up to no good
skirmish
a small fight
fetid
disgustingly smelly
burly
large and strong
embezzlement
a crime in which someone sneakily steals money from their employer
avid
eager; enthusiastic
malice
evilness
entreaty
an earnest or humble request
instigate
to start a fight
demeaning
causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others
kin
family
