AP Lit - 3rd Nine Weeks Vocab

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

tactful

(of a person) having or showing adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

tactile

of or connected with the sense of touch.

temperate

showing moderation or self-restraint.

terse

sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

ulterior

 existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.

unctuous

(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.

veracious

speaking or representing the truth.

vitriolic

very caustic; scathing

voracious

wanting or devouring great quantities of food

testy

easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered

trite

(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

trivial

 of little value or importance.

ubiquitous

 present, appearing, or found everywhere

vociferous

especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous