English Adjectives 0.0 / 5 ? EnglishGenre and audienceGCSEAll boards Created by: Jack Hughes04Created on: 08-03-17 13:42 Appease to calm or satisfy. (When he became angry, James’ mother gave him chocolate to appease him.) 1 of 10 Brusque short, abrupt, dismissive. (John’s brusque manner sometimes offends his colleagues.) 2 of 10 Cajole to urge, coax. (Maria’s friends cajoled her into buying the shoes.) 3 of 10 Chide to voice disapproval (Hannah chided Gregory for his vulgar habits and sloppy appearance.) 4 of 10 Clandestine secret (In order to plan the surprise party, we arranged a clandestine meeting.) 5 of 10 Deferential showing respect for another’s authority (Donna is always deferential to her teachers.) 6 of 10 Demure quiet, modest, reserved (Though everyone else at the party was dancing and going crazy, she remained demure.) 7 of 10 Elated overjoyed, thrilled (When he found out he had won the lottery, the postman was elated.) 8 of 10 Modicum a small amount of something. (The teacher did not show even a modicum of mercy when I forgot my homework). 9 of 10 Morose gloomy or sullen (David’s morose nature made him very unpleasant to talk to) 10 of 10
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