Vocab Ch. 5 and 6

(12 words this week)

Eloquence:(n) Ease in using words to the best effect

Despondent: (adj) Feeling or showing deep hopelessness, discouragement, or gloom

Perpetuate: (v) To cause to continue

Provincial: (adj) Having/showing viewpoints and manners that are unsophisticated

Verge: (n) The limit or point at which something beings to occur.

Manipulated: (v) To influence skillfully

Stickler: (n) A person who insists on something, usually a rule follower

Abruptly: (adj) Sudden or unexpected

Faltering: (v) To hesitate or waver, to be unsteady

Disperse: (v) To spread in various directions

Ultimatum: (n) A final demand

Composure: (n) Self-controlled, calm state of mind