English Vocab

Jaunt (n)

a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.

Bemused

confused; bewildered

Emanate

to come out from a source

Illusion

a false impression or idea

Animated

full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous

Linger

to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave

Neurosis

a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment.

Persecute

to annoy or trouble persistently

Relish

to like or enjoy something.

Subside

to sink to a low or lower level.

Engross

to occupy completely, as the mind or attention

endearing

inspiring affection

laborious

(especially of a task or process) requiring considerable effort and time

rueful

expressing sorrow in a slightly humorous way

contempt

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration

gaunt

lean, old, and tired appearance because of old age suffering, or food

divulge

To make private information public

condemn

expressing disapproval typically in public

sensation

a widespread reaction of interest and excitement.

derelict

in very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect

Innovative

coming up with new ideas; creative and original in thinking

Macabre

gruesome or horrifying (similar to "ghastly")

Paradox

is a statement that seems to contradict itself but may be truthful

Propensity

is a natural inclination or tendency

Ghastly

shockingly frightful; horrible

Posthumous

occurring or continuing after a person's death

Brooding

preoccupied with depressing memories or thoughts visage

Rut

a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change

Barbarity

extreme cruelty or brutality