E1 VQ2 WORD LIST
scowling (n, v)- frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
obstinate (adj)- stubborn; refusing to change one’s opinion or action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so
3) protrude (v)- extend beyond or above a surface
4) restraint (n)- self control; moderate behavior
5) homestead (n)- any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its
home.
6) vigil (n) - a devotional watching, or keeping awake, during the customary hours of
sleep.
7) vivacious (adj) – lively; animated
8) bristling (v) - to become rigid with anger or irritation; to stand or rise stiffly, like
bristles
9) indulgent (adj) - lenient; permissive; showing indulgence; catering to someone’s
mood
10) jovial (adj) - endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of
good-fellowship
11) amiable (adj) – agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of
another or others; friendly; sociable
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scowling (v, n)
obstinate (adj)
DEFINITION: Stubborn; refusing to change
one’s mind or actions
DEFINITION: to frown in an
angry or bad tempered way;
dirty look; evil eye;
disapprove
Synonym:
Grimace
Glare
flanked (v) to be located at the side of (an object, building, etc)
Synonym:
Adamant
Inflexible
Antonym:
Grin
Smile
Ex. At times, Helen Keller was
obstinate, but over time she learned
to be obedient while learning from
Anne Sullivan.
Ex. The young girl was scowling all afternoon when she was
denied a candy bar.
protruded (v)
DEFINITION: Extend beyond or above a surface
Ex. The tree branch protruded into the
path, therefore causing a blind man to hit it.
Synonym:
Bulge
Poke
Antonym:
Contract
Shrink
Antonym:
Obedient
Flexible
restraint (n)
Definition: a measure or condition that keeps someone
or something under control or limits.
Ex. The restraints in a car are known as “seat belts.”
Synonym:
control
restriction
Antonym:
indulgence
freedom
vigil (n)
homestead (n)
DEFINITION: any dwelling with its land and
buildings where a family makes its home.
DEFINITION: a devotional watching, or keeping
awake, during the customary hours of sleep.
Ex. The Robinson’s decided to farm the old homestead.
Ex. The students planned a candle light vigil for victims of
the Granite Mountain fire.
Antonym:
Annex
Office
Synonym:
Dwelling
Residence
Synonym:
Observance
Patrol
vivacious (adj)
amiable (adj)
DEFINITION: agreeable; willing to accept the
wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or
others; friendly; sociable
DEFINITION: lively; animated
Ex. Ashley’s vivacious personality was perfect for playing
the role of Annie.
Synonym:
Cheerful
Active
Antonym:
Boring
Unhappy
jovial (adj)
DEFINITION: endowed with or characterized by a
hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
Synonym:
Pleasant
Joyful
Antonym:
Depressed
Gloomy
Ex. The jovial host served drinks to her guests.
Antonym:
Disregard
Neglect
Ex. My amiable cousin has always been able to easily make new friends.
Synonym:
Friendly
Lovable
Antonym:
Disagreeable
Unpleasant
bristling (v)
DEFINITION: to become rigid with anger or
irritation; to stand or rise stiffly, like bristles
Bristle: one of the short, stiff, coarse hairs of certain animals,
especially hogs, used extensively in making brushes.
Ex. Hector began to bristle
when he insulted his friend.
Synonym:
Infuriated
Angry
Antonym:
Happy
indulgent (adj)
DEFINITION: lenient; permissive; showing
indulgence; catering to someone’s mood
Synonym:
Considerate
Kindly
Antonym:
Intolerant
Unkindly
Ex. The indulgent parents allowed the children a whole pizza to themselves.
flanked (v)
DEFINITION: to be located at the side of (an object,
building, etc)
Synonym:
Bordered
Surrounded
Antonym:
Free
Unconfined
Ex. The two soldiers flanked the enemy in order to gain an advantage.