LA The Wave Chap 8-10 Vocabulary Test

Click on the word that best matches the definition.

(adj) having little or no importance  SYN: insignificant ANT: important

(verb) to overawe through personality or by superior display of talent SYN: demoralize

(verb) to examine closely and carefully SYN: inspect

(noun) loyalty to a person, group, or cause ANT: treachery

(noun) a declaration of gratitude or appreciation

(adj) unsure, uncertain, hesitant ANT: bold, confident

(adverb) marked by ease in speaking and writing but lacking depth and substance

(adj) damaging, harmful

(adv) done or said in a humorous and often clever way

(adj) intense overpowering happiness SYN: elated

(verb) to instruct with a principle or set of beliefs usually with a biased point of view

(adj) displaying undue suspicion

(noun) a shaking from emotional stress or physical weakness SYN: shiver