Sight Words-11
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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
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.
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.