language arts vocab

Assests

A useful or desirable thing or quality

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A light cotton fabric of various weaves of multi colored plaid or stripes

Sarcasm

A sharply ironical taunt ; sneering cutting remark :

incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something

nonchalant

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Vague

uncertain, indefinite, or unclear

gallant

Brave or heroic

Aloof

not friendly; cool and distant

elite

Superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of the group in society

resign

Accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided

apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

bewildering

To become perplexed and confused

premonition

A strong feeling that something is about to happen especially something unpleasant

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