The Things They Carried Vocab

Balk

to hesitate or refuse to continue because of fear, doubt, or difficulty

Elaborate

to explain in more detail, or something very detailed

Implacable

unable to be calmed, pleased, or changed

Consensus

general agreement among a group

Fathom

to understand something deeply

Wallow

to remain stuck in an unpleasant feeling or situation

Aesthetic

related to beauty or artistic appearance

Impassive

showing no emotion

Rapport

a positive, trusting relationship

Complicit

involved in or helping with something wrong

Mundane

ordinary or boring

Tedious

long, repetitive, and tiring

Affluent

wealthy; having a lot of money

Fickle

changing opinions or feelings often

Quaint

charming in an old-fashioned or unusual way

Encumber

to weigh down or make something difficult

Platitude

a phrase that is overused and lacks originality

Reproach

to criticize or express disappointment

Curt

short or rude in speech or manner

Imperative

extremely important or necessary

Resolve

to decide firmly or to solve a problem

Frugal

careful with money; avoiding waste

Pretense

a false show or claim

Wistful

having a sad, longing feeling about something past or unattainable