Vocabulary List 8

Vocabulary terms and definitions from English 11 Vocabulary List 8.

juncture

a particular point in events or time

mottled

mark with spots or smears of color.

recumbent

(especially of a person or human figure) lying down

drone

speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone

brusquely

to speak or act in an abrupt or offhanded manner

elaborate

involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning

pantomime

a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule

bait

deliberately annoy or taunt (someone)

laden

heavily loaded or weighed down.

scourge

a whip used as an instrument of punishment; a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

relish

to greatly enjoy

pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

gingerly

in a careful or cautious manner.

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude