Lesson 1 Vocab

1. spirited
having a great deal of animation and vigor
The spirited man was energetically cheering.
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spirited
adjective
having a great deal of animation and vigor
Synonym(s): vigorous, animated
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contract
to make smaller in size or number
A balloon leaking air will contract.
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contract
verb
to make smaller in size or number
Synonym(s): shrink
Antonym(s): expand
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impulse
a sudden wish or urge to do something
I had an irresistible impulse to giggle.
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impulse
noun
a sudden wish or urge to do something
Synonym(s): urge, desire, inclination
Antonym(s): aversion
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arresting
something that grabs your undivided attention
I found the beauty of the garden arresting to say
the least.
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arresting
verb
something that grabs your undivided attention
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composure
a calm settled behavior or manner
I have to regain my composure after crying.
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composure
noun
a calm settled behavior or manner
Synonym(s): dignity, repose
Antonym(s): disarray
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2. infer
to assume or draw a conclusion
If you infer, you are drawing conclusions.
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infer
verb
to assume or draw a conclusion
Synonym(s): assume, conclude
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perceptive
able to notice and understand things quickly
A perceptive man notices changes quickly.
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perceptive
adjective
able to notice and understand things quickly
Synonym(s): sensitive, alert, aware
Antonym(s): insensitive, unaware
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refute
deny the truth of, possibly with contrary evidence
Refute his statement and prove it false.
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refute
verb
deny the truth of, possibly with contrary evidence
Synonym(s): rebut
Antonym(s): confirm, verify
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