Mrs. Endicott Vocab Quiz 10

Covert

hidden or disguised; a protected place

Debonair

carefree, perky, lighthearted, showing easy confidence

Equanimity

calmness, composure, and balance, even under stress

Fortuitious

fortunate, lucky, occuring by chance

Gist

the ground of a legal action; the main point or part

Gratuitous

uncalled for, lacking good reason; given or done free of charge

Invective

a violent verbal attack, abusive speech

Motley

made up of many different people or things that may be out of place

Provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or strong reactions deliberately

Reprobate

unprincipled or depraved, lacking morals