Vocab Lesson 16

This is due the first day you get back (A/B day). Please don't forget to do this (or your Reading Record). Many of you desperately need these points.

1. gallant - adjective - brave, noble-minded, spirited, chivalrous.
2. sophisticated - adjective - classy, educated.
3. aloof - adjective - at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest; apart: For example: He always stood aloof from his classmates.
4. ornery - adjective - stubborn, being in a bad mood, easily irritated.
5. desperate
6. contemptuous- adjective - having a lack of disrespect and dislike for something
7. rue
8. quaver
9. horse
10. hoarse