Collette Vocab

Countenance

Noun and Verb. Person’s face (n). Admit as acceptable (v). Synonyms for the noun expression, look

Deposition

Noun. Remove from office suddenly. The deposition of the CEO from the company was not shocking since he was very corrupted.

Impasse

No progress. Noun. Impasses.

Tedious

Too long/slow. Adjective. Antonyms: exciting, interesting.

Admonish

Warn Firmly. Verb. Ms. Collette admonished Becky for not trying her best in volleyball which reminded Becky of the importance of trying her best.

Plight

Dangerous situation. Noun. Predicament, difficulty.

Obsolete

Outdated. Adjective and Verb. Obsoletely, Obsoleted, Obsoleting.

Crass

Lack of sensitivity. Adjective. Her crass attitude toward my personal issues made me wonder if she was truly a good friend to me.

Ostentatious

Pretentious display for attention. Adjective. Plain, restrained.

Macabre

Disturbing because of death or injury. Adjective. Macabrely.

Allocation

Noun. Distribute something.

Acquiesce.

Verb. Accepting with reluctance.

Austere.

Adjective. Severely strict in manner, no luxuries, plain.

Brazen

Adjective and verb. Shameless (a) Confidence (v).

Staunch

Adjective. Loyal and committed.

Avocation

Noun. Hobby or minor occupation.

Lassitude

Noun. Lack of energy.

Ubiquitous

Adjective. Found everywhere.

Acrimonious

Adjective. Angry.

Amorous

Adjective. Sexual desire.