English Vocab #10

staid

(adj.) sedate, serious, self-restrained

superfluous

(adj.) exceeding what is necessary

sycophant

(n.) one who flatters for self-gain

Taciturn

(adj.) not inclined to talk

truculent

(adj.) ready to fight, cruel

umbrage

(n.) resentment, offence

venerable

(adj.) deserving of respect because of age or
achievement

vex

(v.) to confuse or annoy

vociferous

(adj.) loud, boisterous

wanton

(adj.) undisciplined, lewd, lustful

zenith

(n.) the highest point, culminating point