Nickel Boys Vocab and Grammar

Apprise

(verb) to inform or tell, to give notice to

Chasten

(verb) to correct by punishment or suffering, disciplined, to cause to be more humble or restrained

Dishevelment

(noun) the state or quality of being disordered

Etymology

(noun) the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history

Euphemism

(noun) a mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh of blunt when referring to something unpleasant

Loiter

(verb) stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose

Malicious

(adjective) having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone 

Mirth

(noun) amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

Perpetual

(adjective) never ending or changing

Recalcitrant

(adjective (noun when describing a person with it)) an attitude that is very stubborn especially toward authority or discipline

Everyday

(adjective) ordinary, commonplace or routine - describes event

Every Day

(adverbial phrase) each day, daily - when doing something

Lie

(intransitive verb) doesn’t use a direct object - to be in a flat position on a surface

Lay

(transitive verb) uses a direct object - to place something or someone down flat