English final study guide

brandish

to wave or shake something (like a weapon) in a threatening way

chasm

a deep gap or crack in the earth; a wide divide

covert

secret; hidden; done without others knowing

decorum

proper and polite behavior; dignity and good manners

demented

mentally disturbed; crazy; insane

diffident

shy and lacking confidence in yourself

festoon

a decorative chain of flowers, ribbons, or leaves hung in a curve

impervious

not affected by something; not letting anything in or through

inarticulate

unable to express yourself clearly in speech

leviathan

a Biblical sea monster.

perilous

causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous.

prefect

a student monitor in a usually private school.

rebuke

to give a sharp reprimand to; criticize.

solemnity

the condition or quality of being grave or serious.

speculation

the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something.

stupendous

causing astonishment or wonder; astounding.

taut

tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not slack.

tirade

a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature.

vex

to provoke or cause annoyance, often with small, continued annoyances.