Vocab #12

clean, neat, well dressed

untidy, messy

poor condition, used heavily

unfashionable, old-fashioned

a flaw, to desert (defect)

reject association with

reject, abandon

to postpone, yield to someone else (defer)

to hasten

in low spirits

gloomy, sullen

joyful

triumphantly happy

erase, remove

describe accurately/in detail

an offender

neglectful

poor condition from neglect

one who breaks the law

through, careful, exact

failure to do what is expected without excuse

to mislead or deceive

charm or enchant in order to deceive

modest, reserved, polite

sedate, respectable, and serious

shy

pretending to be shy

lively, confident

offensively self-assertive

outcome, result

jumping from one thing to another, irregular

done in irregular intervals

orderly, systematic

loyal, faithful

unorthodox, different than what is accepted

to separate

to stray from the main subject

empty, lacking in

full of, abundant

very religious, sincere

great energy, enthuiasm

little enthusiasm

not relevant, not applicable

skillful in one's movements

lacking grace or skill, awkward

boredom

joy of living

loud quarrel or fight

self-love, self-respect

line

new or original, "cutting-edge"

most importantemarkable feature

gruesome, horrifying

feat of strength or skill

newly rich

range of pieces an artist is prepared to perform

required, necessary

above all others

sudden defensive attack

the exactly right word

close and understanding relationship

composure or coolness

a quick, witty reply

confident, stylish, charming

final defeat

job with great benefits needing little skill

a person named after another

speechless, unsure of what to do

hand on hip and elbow bent outward

with regard to

to grant in a condescending manner

small and weak

equivalent

visual illusion, "trick of the eye"

the appearance of being true or real