Vocabulary Words

BY: Gabrielle Frega and Kendall Link

Editorial Definition- Article in a periodical presenting the

opinion of the publishers or editors.Sentence- Last Sunday, one of the deacons did

an editorial for the church.

HesitationDefinition- A delay due to uncertainty of mind or

fear.Sentence- his hesitation cost him the

championship.

Incredulous

Definition- Disinclined or in-disposedSentence- He never trusted her and was always

incredulous of her real motives.

Nonchalantly

Definition- Coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited.

Sentence- His nonchalant manner infuriated me.

Rebellious Definition- Resisting some established authority.Sentence- She is very rebellious towards her

parents.

Reputation

Definition- The estimation in which a person is held, especially by the community.

Sentence- She had to keep her reputation as a cheerleader.

Rivalry

Definition- The action of a rival.Sentence- A rivalry between Yale and Harvard

SarcasmDefinition- Harsh derision or irony.Sentence- She used sarcasm toward her friend

about her outfit today.

Sympathetic

Definition- Characterized by proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy.

Sentence- A sympathetic listener.

Unfathomable

Definition- To not understand.Sentence- She was unfathomable to what we

were talking about.