CP Vocabulary

Math tends to be a(n) (ANSWER) subject to those who aren't interested in it.

inclined to dispute or disagree

To (ANSWER) the baby and get him to stop crying, the mother gave him a bottle.

a fragment or scrap

Scarlett O'Hara becomes (ANSWER) when her family loses the farm and their savings.

Feeling both positive and negative emotions about something

to change continually

to treat as a celebrity

People will often argue over which car brand is the (ANSWER) brand.

Hopefully your umbrella is (ANSWER) to the rain; otherwise, you will not stay dry.

Cinderella's mean stepmother greeted all of Cinderella's actions with (ANSWER).

caustic; sharply pungent

The explanation was (ANSWER); no one could make any sense of what she said.

Although Robin Hood was a(n) (ANSWER), he only stole to give to the poor.

a superficial appearance or illusion of something [emotional]

informal, conversational style

Teachers often (ANSWER) students for gossiping and try to break them of the habit.

to be weakened by old age; feeble

claiming a position of merit that is unearned

one who goes against the accepted norm

the study of religion

Someone who deserves or causes hatred could be called (ANSWER).

Professor Flitwick was a(n) (ANSWER) man; he was only about 3 feet tall.

a bitter, sharply abusive verbal attack

the overthrowing or destroying of a government

to express earnest disapproval of

Someone with a(n) (ANSWER) will refuses to give in, no matter what.

rebellious

travelling from place to place

Ann is a(n) (ANSWER) person who makes friends very easily.

restricted

timid; shy

Beowulf was not a(n) (ANSWER) man; he didn't need an audience to do his job.

Scrooge was well-known for being (ANSWER) and rarely buying Christmas gifts.

to weaken

Professors who are (ANSWER) are preferred to those who are aloof and rude.

grossly irreverent towards what is held to be sacred

ostentatious in one's learning; being showy

refusing to compromise

able to be bribed

My grandfather is a(n) (ANSWER). He is always grouchy and hard to talk to.

the appearance of truth

a long, angry tirade

One day, I hope to totally (ANSWER) spiders from my home.

Bulldogs are known for being (ANSWER); they are very stubborn.