English Language Arts

The Note cards I need to learn how to spell and use in a sentence

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or other strong reactions especially deliberately

reverence

deep respect for someone or something

extenuating

serving to lessen the seriousness of an offense

orator

A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled

aesthetic

concerned with beauty or the appreciation

impetuous

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

condescending

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

reclusive

someone who live in seclusion,actively avoiding society

Assiduous

showing great care and perseverance

prudent

acting without wisdom and careful judgement

pretentious

people or things that act more important, talented, or cultured than they actually are

annexation

the action of annexing something, especially territory

epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

epiphany

a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being

cognitive

relating to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

cacophony

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds

onus

used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

rhetorical

expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress.

anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

subtle

(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

initiative

the ability to assess and initiate things independently (to do without being asked)

integrity

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness

imminent

about to happen

malice

the intention to do evil; ill will

antagonist

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

dubious

hesitating or doubting

moratorium

a temporary prohibition of an activity.

proliferation

rapid increase in production