English II - Week 5 (VA)

cantankerous

Difficult to deal with, disagreeable, argumentative

flippant

Disrespectful in a frivolous way, treating something serious in a trivial manner.

subjugate

To conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely.

wry

Twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew

urbane

Polished, sophisticated, suave

jargon

Specialized and often pretentious language; speach or writing that is highly technical and difficult to understand.

prudent

Cautious, careful, planning wisely.

inviolable

Secure, safe from assault, infringement.

commodious

Spacious, having plenty of room..

proximity

Nearness, closeness, the state of being in the vicinity of something.