Melissa Chapters 1-8 Vocab Practice

Test Date - May 23

Melancholy

sadness

Solemn

serious; formal

Encased

Covered or protected

Bureau

chest of drawers

Salutations

act of greeting someone

Remnants

a small remaining quantity of something

Parched

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

Confiscate

To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

Imperceptible

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

Radiate

to send out rays; to beam or shine; give off energy or light

Ricochet

to bounce off

Ajar

partially open

Condone

to forgive or overlook an offense

Varnish

paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating

Ebullience

the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts and feelings

Guffawed

laugh in a loud or boisterous way

Indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Endeavors

serious attempts, efforts, or undertakings

Resignation

an act of retiring or giving up a position

Fraternal

pertaining to brothers; brotherly