English grade 9 vocab

Despondent

Very sad and losing hope

Symbolism

Using something to represent a deeper meaning

Benevolent

Kind and well-meaning

Ambiguous

Having more than one meaning, unclear or confusing

Tyranical

Cruel and power abusing

Exacerbate

To make a problem wrong

Alienated

Feeling left out or disconnected from others

Rhapsodic

Overwhelmed with wild, joyful excitement

Disconsolate

So sad that nothing can comfort you

Lugubrious

Deeply gloomy or mournful

Enraptured

Completely filled with delight

Tempestuous

Wild, storm-like emotions

Palpable

A feeling so strong you can almost touch it

Noctilucent

Glowing faintly in the dark

Monolithic

Huge, stone-like, overwhelming

Egotistical

Having an inflated sense of self-importance; selfish or vain.

Disparaging

Expressing the opinion that something or someone is worthless or bad.

Dejected

Sad, downcast or disappointed.

Mercurial

Quickly changing in mood or behavior

Frivolous

Not serious or unimportant

Belligerent

Hostile, aggressive or ready to fight

Feeble

Weak, lacking strength or ineffective

Vexatious

Annoying, irritating or causing trouble

Overwrought

Extremely nervous, upset or agitated

Impetuous

Acting quickly without thinking; rash or impulsive.