Week 15
histrionics
noun, ( used with a singular or plural verb)
1.
dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
2.
behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics:
Cut out the histrionics—we know you're not really mad.
elusive
adjective
1.
eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define:
an elusive concept.
2.
cleverly or skillfully evasive:
a fish too elusive to catch.
3.
difficult to find:
hoping that elusive donors will finally contribute.
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Also, elusory [ih-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-] (Show IPA).
Origin of elusive Expand
1710-17201710-20; elus(ion) + -ive
Related forms Expand
elusively, adverb
elusiveness, noun
nonelusive, adjective
nonelusively, adverb
nonelusiveness, noun
frustrate
verb (used with object), frustrated, frustrating.
1.
to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify:
The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
2.
to disappoint or thwart (a person):
a talented woman whom life had frustrated.
verb (used without object), frustrated, frustrating.
3.
to become frustrated :
His trouble is that he frustrates much too easily.
adjective
4.
Obsolete. frustrated.
symptomatic
adjective
1.
pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
2.
of the nature of or constituting a symptom; indicative (often fol by of):
a condition symptomatic of cholera; a disagreement that was symptomatic of the deterioration in their relationship.
3.
according to symptoms :
a symptomatic classification of disease.
interject
verb (used with object)
1.
to insert between other things:
to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
2.
Obsolete. to come between.
inert
adjective
1.
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active ):
inert matter.
2.
Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
3.
Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
4.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
salient
adjective
1.
prominent or conspicuous:
salient traits.
2.
projecting or pointing outward:
a salient angle.
3.
leaping or jumping:
a salient animal.
4.
Heraldry. (of a beast) represented as leaping:
a lion salient.
noun
5.
a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of abastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
6.
Physical Geography. a landform that extends out beyond itssurroundings, as a spur projecting from the side of a mountain.
adjective
1.
likely to occur at any moment; impending:
Her death is imminent.
2.
projecting or leaning forward; overhanging.
squeamish
adjective
1.
fastidious or dainty.
2.
easily shocked by anything slightly immodest; prudish.
3.
excessively particular or scrupulous as to the moral aspect of things.
4.
easily nauseated or disgusted:
to get squeamish at the sight of blood.
engrossed
verb (used with object)
1.
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb:
Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in herwork.
2.
to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formalmanner, as a public document or record:
to engross a deed.
3.
histrionics
noun, ( used with a singular or plural verb)
1.
dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
2.
behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics:
Cut out the histrionics—we know you're not really mad.
elusive
adjective1.
eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define:
an elusive concept.
2.
cleverly or skillfully evasive:
a fish too elusive to catch.
3.
difficult to find:
hoping that elusive donors will finally contribute.
Expand
Also, elusory [ih-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-] (Show IPA).
Origin of elusive Expand
1710-17201710-20; elus(ion) + -ive
Related forms Expand
elusively, adverb
elusiveness, noun
nonelusive, adjective
nonelusively, adverb
nonelusiveness, noun
frustrate
verb (used with object), frustrated, frustrating.1.
to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify:
The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
2.
to disappoint or thwart (a person):
a talented woman whom life had frustrated.
verb (used without object), frustrated, frustrating.
3.
to become frustrated :
His trouble is that he frustrates much too easily.
adjective
4.
Obsolete. frustrated.
symptomatic
adjective1.
pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
2.
of the nature of or constituting a symptom; indicative (often fol by of):
a condition symptomatic of cholera; a disagreement that was symptomatic of the deterioration in their relationship.
3.
according to symptoms :
a symptomatic classification of disease.
1.
to insert between other things:
to interject a clarification of a previous statement.
2.
Obsolete. to come between.
inert
adjective1.
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active ):
inert matter.
2.
Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
3.
Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
4.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
1.
prominent or conspicuous:
salient traits.
2.
projecting or pointing outward:
a salient angle.
3.
leaping or jumping:
a salient animal.
4.
Heraldry. (of a beast) represented as leaping:
a lion salient.
5.
a salient angle or part, as the central outward-projecting angle of abastion or an outward projection in a battle line.
6.
Physical Geography. a landform that extends out beyond itssurroundings, as a spur projecting from the side of a mountain.
1.
likely to occur at any moment; impending:
Her death is imminent.
2.
projecting or leaning forward; overhanging.
1.
fastidious or dainty.
2.
easily shocked by anything slightly immodest; prudish.
3.
excessively particular or scrupulous as to the moral aspect of things.
4.
easily nauseated or disgusted:
to get squeamish at the sight of blood.
engrossed
1.
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb:
Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in herwork.
2.
to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formalmanner, as a public document or record:
to engross a deed.
3.
