vocab 16
pique
(v.) To excite; To cause sharp irritation and resentment;
quixotic
(adj.) foolishly impractical; also, capricious; impulsive
plebeian
(n.) A commoner, a member of the lower class; (adj.) Of or relating to the lower class, common and vulgar
rabble
(n.) A disorderly mob or crowd of people
raconteur
(n.) One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit
linguistics
(n.) The science of language
quell
(v.) To suppress or subdue by putting an end to
purloin
(v.) To take dishonestly, to commit theft or steal
precocious
(adj.) An early or premature development in talents or thought
vindictive
(adj.) Eager for revenge; Spiteful or vengeful
pugnacious
(adj.) Fond of fighting; Quarrelsome
predatory
(adj.) Living by killing, eating or robbing others
rabid
(adj.) Raging, uncontrollable; Extremely enthusiastic, fanatical
prowess
(n.) Exceptional strength, skill, or bravery, especially in battle
pusillanimous
(adj.) Cowardly