ELA10 YA and the Canon vocabulary

Banal

Boring, Unoriginal

Indignation

Anger due to unfair treatment

Matriculate

Enroll in postsecondary school; join a larger group; record officially

Scoff

Speak towards someone in a derisive or mocking way

Crestfallen

Sad and disappointed

Sumptuous

Splendid; expensive-looking

Fervent

Displaying passionate intensity

Obstinate

Stubborn, unbending, inflexible

Grotesque

Repulsively ugly or distorted

Incredulous

Unbelieving, doubtful, cynical

Retort

A sharp reply

Writhe

To squirm, twist, or contort

Aloof

Distant, Unfriendly, not forthcoming

Plaintive

Mournful, sad

Conscientious

Diligent; describes someone trying to do right

Contemptuous

Scornful, disdainful, disrespectful

Languid

Relaxed, lethargic, slow-moving

Levity

Humor, light-heartedness

Supercilious

Arrogant, conceited

Vitality

An energetic or strong state; liveliness

Poignant

Evoking sadness or regret; sad

Nebulous

Hazy, vague, cloudy

Meretricious

Flashy but cheap; Gilded

Platonic

Intimate and affectionate but not sexual; (like siblings love)

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially to those with less power

Fortuitous

Lucky, fortunate

Morbid

Grisly, gruesome

Superfluous

Extra, unnecessary

Mollify

To calm or pacify

Pugnacious

Quarrelsome; combative, quick to fight