The 57 Bus Vocab 1

Verbatim

Word for word; exactly as stated

Corroborate

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Surreptitiously

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Banality

The condition or quality of being unoriginal or boring

Unquellable

Impossible to suppress or calm

Pretension

A claim to something; a false or ambitions claim.

Refuge

A conditions of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

Quip

A witty remark or clever comment.

Pilfer

To steal things of little value.

Obscure

Not clear or hard to understand’ not well-known.

Flamboyant

Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

Conspicuous

Clearly visible or attracting notice

Ruminate

To think deeply about something; to ponder

Pigeonholed

to categorize or classify in a restrictive way

Cachet

The state of being respected or admired; prestige