PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ABHORRENT abhorrent describes something truly horrible ex: I found a rat in my soup that is absolutely abhorrent
AMBIVALENT Ambivalent is when you have mixed emotions about something ex: Danya, now nearly 14, was ambivalent about leaving home.
PLACATE Placate means to appease or pacify; make (someone) less angry or hostile ex:She sensed nothing she could say would placate him
NEFARIOUS
Nefarious is typically of an action or activity wicked or criminal ex:The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive during his secret rituals
LOQUACIOUS Loquacious means to talk a great deal; talkative ex: While Jared was shy and reserved, his twin brother Michael was outgoing and loquacious.
DIMINUTIVE Diminutive means to be extremely or unusually small ex:Surrounded by tall skyscrapers, the three-story apartment building looked diminutive.
FECKLESS Feckless lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.ex: Larry was such a feckless manager that the company was forced to declare bankruptcy.
QUIXOTIC Quixotic exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. ex: Although Jack’s plan for killing the giant was quixotic, it was the village’s only hope.
Ominous adj. Menacing; threatening. “The ominous presence of the Hulk sent a wave of fear over the crowd.”
Duplicitous adj. Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech. “They warned him not to trust the duplicitous telemarketer.”
Copious adj. Large in quantity; abundant. Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy. “Her status was so funny, it got copious 'likes'.”
Insipid adj. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull. “The insipid play caused many to walk out of the theater.”
Rapacious (ra·pa·cious) Adj Aggressively greedy or ravenous: “He has a rapacious appetite.”
