Vocabulary 2

Here are some new words from Memrise:

· Sham-a trick that deludes

· Copious-plentiful in number

· Acerbic-sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

· Haughty-having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

· Milieu- the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops

Words from my pleasure-reading book:

· thumb through- to turn the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.) quickly

· disheveled- marked by disorder or disarray

· riffle- to manipulate (small objects) idly between the fingers