Vocabulary Spring 09/10 Week 6 Target Word Meaning Defamatory (adjective) Example Synonym derogatory, offensive 1234 Protocol (noun) code of behavior, set of rules 1234 frivolous, dismissive, offhand Flippant (adjective) 1234 Precocious (adjective) mentally advanced for age, gifted 1234 having to be handled with tact and care, Scabrous (adjective) 1234 Impede to hinder, delay (verb) 1234 tinge, shade, gradation, degree Nuance (noun) 1234 Timorous (adjective) 1234 showing fear or hesitancy, afraid Visual Vocabulary Spring 09/10 Week 6 Target Word Protocol (noun) Meaning code of behavior, set of rules Example Synonym 1234 Impede to hinder, delay (verb) 1234 frivolous, dismissive, offhand Flippant (adjective) 1234 Timorous (adjective) 1234 showing fear or hesitancy, afraid Visual