ATTWN vocab

Curt

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: brief and to the point. often in a rude or abrupt way

Synonyms: blunt, abrupt, brief, snappy, dismissive

Example: She gave a curt nod and left, ending the conversation

Brusque

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: abrupt or offhand in speech or matter

Synonyms: Curt, Blunt, sharp, gruff

Example: His brusque directions were meant to be fast and efficient

Abode

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A place of residence; a house or home

Synonyms: residence. home, dwelling

Example: after their long vacation, they finally returned to their peaceful abode

Fraternizing

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Associating or forming a friendship with someone, often when it is considered questionable or inappropriate.

Synonyms: Associating, mingling, socializing, interacting

Example: The general warned the soldiers against fraternizing with other soldiers.

Disparagingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that expresses the opinion that something is of little worth

Synonyms: disrespectfully, scornfully, dismissively

Example: The man spoke disparagingly about the child, thinking he was too small.

Apparition

Part of Speech: Noun

Synonyms: illusion, specter, phantom

Example: A pale apparition appeared on top of the stairs and suddenly disappeared

Sedative

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a drug taken to calm or tranquilize a person

Synonyms: tranquilizer, antidepressant

Example: A doctor applied a sedative to help calm the patient down

Bewilderment

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A feeling of perplexity and confusion

Synonyms: Confusion, puzzlement, disorientation, bafflement

Example: He stared at the instructions in bewilderment, not knowing what to do.

Conscientiously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a thorough and responsible way; guided by a sense of right and wrong

Synonyms: Dilligently, carefully, responsibly

Example: She conscientiously checked over her homework, making sure there were no errors

Indictment

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime; a thing that serves to illustrate the faults or failures of something.

Synonyms: Accusation, charge, citation, allegation

Example: The hospital crumbling down was a clear indictment of the city’s lack of money.

Vehement

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: showing a strong, forceful feeling

Synonyms: passionate, forceful, intense, enthusiastic

Example: He was vehement in his argument, not backing down.

Incoherent

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: unclear, illogical, or expressed in a confusing way; unable to speak intelligibly

Synonyms: jumbled, garbled, unintelligible, unclear, confusing

Example: The boy was so scared that his story was incoherent

Preposterous

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

Synonyms: Absurd, outrageous, ridiculous

Example: The idea that Earth is flat is preposterous.

Petrified

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: so frightened that one is unable to move

Synonyms: Horrified, stunned, terrified, alarmed

Example: When the bear approached, the hiker was petrified in fear

Subsequently

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: After a particular thing has happened

Synonyms: Afterwards, later, consequently, following, thereafter

Example: After breaking his leg, he was subsequently unable to play in the game.