The Jumping Frog Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Jumping Frog

unremunerated (adjective)

Not paid or compensated for; done without receiving any reward or payment.

convulse (verb)

To cause someone to shake uncontrollably, especially with laughter or strong emotion.

unlettered (adjective)

Uneducated or unable to read; lacking formal learning.

well-nigh (adverb)

Almost or nearly; very close to being completely.

compliance (noun)

The act of obeying a request, rule, or wish; doing what someone has asked.

garrulous (adjective)

Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

personage (noun)

A person of importance or distinction, or simply a character or individual.

conjectured (verb)

Formed an opinion or guess based on incomplete information; supposed.

infamous (adjective)

Well known for some bad quality or deed; having a notoriously bad reputation.

exasperating (adjective)

Intensely irritating or frustrating.

reminiscence (noun)

A story told from memory about a past experience; a recollection.

dilapidated (adjective)

In a state of ruin or disrepair from age or neglect; falling apart.

tranquil (adjective)

Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.

countenance (noun)

A person's face or facial expression.

commissioned (verb)

Formally instructed or authorized someone to carry out a task.

blockaded (verb)

Sealed off or obstructed to prevent movement or escape.

monotonous (adjective)

Dull and tediously repetitive, lacking in variety or interest.

interminable (adjective)

Endless or seemingly without end; lasting so long as to feel unbearable.

transcendent (adjective)

Surpassing ordinary limits; exceptional or supreme.

finesse (noun)

Skillful or clever handling of a situation; subtle strategy or trickery.

exhorter (noun)

A person who strongly urges or encourages others, especially a preacher who delivers passionate sermons.

cavorting (verb)

Jumping or dancing around excitedly; prancing wildly.

enterprising (adjective)

Showing initiative, resourcefulness, and a willingness to take on new ventures.

vagabond (noun)

A person who wanders from place to place without a settled home or regular work.

buttonholed (verb)

Stopped someone and detained them in conversation, typically against their will.

iconoclasm (noun)

The attacking or destruction of established beliefs, customs, or institutions.

odious (adjective)

Extremely unpleasant, hateful, or deserving of strong dislike.