Vocab Words Set 2 - Lucy

Stricken (adj)

of a persons face or apperance showing great distress

Earnestly (adv)

With sincere and intense conviction

Compilation (n)

an accumulation of many things

Consolation

comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment

Wince (v)

to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear

Interpretation (n)

an explanation of the meaning of something

Angular (adj)

lean curves, refering to a face

Sheepishly (adv)

In a shy or embarrassed way

Seethe (v)

be filled with intense but unexpressed anger

Retort (v)

say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.

Intently (adv)

with great concentration or attention

Solemn (adj)

not cheerful or smiling; serious

Elaborate (adj)

involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Clench (v)

close tightly; grasp