Wave Vocab 3

Astute

adjective, shrewd; clever

Incredulous

adjective, disbelieving, skeptical

monotonous

Adjective, dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest

recoiled

verb, drew back in fear, surprise, or disgust

sabbatical

noun, any extended absence from one's work, especially for rest or to acquire new skills

sinister

Adjective, appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

unbeknownst

adjective, without the knowledge of

usurp

verb, to take over; to seize power

wry

adjective, twisted, turned to one side; cleverly and often grimly humorous

zealous

adj, enthusiastic