Sight Words-11

Sight Words-11By Hatice Oncel

Carp

to complain all the time about matters which are not important ; nagging

I can't stand the way he's always carping

Ignominy

public embarrassment

The Workers' Coalition experienced the ignominy of total defeat in the last election.

recrimination

arguments between people who are blaming each other

The peace talks broke down and ended in bitter mutual recrimination. self-recrimination

unregenerate

stobborn

cauterize

to burn an injury to stop bleeding and prevent infection

effusive

expressing welcome, approval or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling

They gave us such an effusive welcome it was quite embarrassing.

inertia

lack of activity or interest, or unwillingness to make an effort to do anything

The organization is stifled by bureaucratic inertia.

plaintive

describes something which sounds slightly sad

the plaintive sound of the bagpipes

"What about me?" came a plaintive voice.

relinquish

to give up something such as a responsibility or claim; abandon He has relinquished his claim to the throne.

She relinquished control of the family investments to her son

vindictive

having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive In the film 'Cape Fear', a lawyer's family is threatened by

a vindictive former prisoner.

chatelaine

Large country house

fettle

healthy or strong, or in good condition "How was Jane?" "Oh, she was in fine

fettle."

intrusive

affecting someone or something in an annoying, disturbing and unwanted way

intrusive questioningintrusive lighting

sanctimonious

acting as if morally better than others sanctimonious religious leaders preaching about morality.----holier than thou

convalescence convalesce

to rest in order to get better after an illness After your operation, you'll need to

convalesce for a week or two.

finagle

to use tricks and dishonest methods to get what you want

He somehow finagled his way into the army as a lieutenant.

rancor

a feeling of hate and continuing anger about something in the past

They cheated me, but I feel no rancour towards/against them.

tenacious

holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way

Tenacious woman; Tenacious workThe baby took my finger in its tenacious little fist.

There has been tenacious local opposition to the new airport.

laconically

using very few words to express what you mean

She had a laconic wit.

gush

To flow or send out quicklyBlood was gushing from his nose. gush

out

nit-picking

Giving too much attention to details which are not important

A nitpicking attitude

cranky

Easily annoyed or upset

He has been cranky all day.

epithet

Swear words; abusive words