Learning and Using words 8.10

weep ( v )

to cry, usually because of sadness.

gesture ( n )

a movement of the body to express an idea or feeling.

exasperated ( a )

extremely annoyed or frustrated

desperate ( a )

feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others; having an urgent need or desire.

able-bodied ( a )

physically healthy

shipwreck ( n )

the remains of a ship

adamant ( a )

determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something

signify ( v )

to indicate or mean something.

complacent ( a )

satisfied with oneself or situation and unaware of possible problems.

rebut / refute ( v )

to say or prove that a statement or criticism is false

sluggish ( a )

lazy

sarcastic ( a )

a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody or to make fun of them