Vocabulary Cartoons Lesson 5

laconic

brief, using few words

aptitude

capacity for learning; natural ability

giddy

a light-headed sensation; dizzy, frivolous

chronic

continuing for a long time; continuous

cower

cringe from fear; to shrink away

irascible

easily angered, irritable

endure

to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with

harrowing

extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening

queue

to form or to wait in line

gossamer

delicate floating cobwebs; a sheer gauzy fabric; something delicate, light, flimsy