ELA Vocab 3

Affiliate

(verb) to bring into close association or connection

Atrocious

(adj) extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal

Compassion

(noun) a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune

Composure

(noun) serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquility

Deteriorate

(verb) to make or become worse or inferior in condition

Discern

(verb) to percieve by the sight or some other sense

Encumber

(verb) restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Exalted

(adj) raised or elevated, as in rank or character

Insipid

(adj) without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities

Invariably

(adverb) in every case or on every occasion; always.

Lament

(verb) to feel or express sorrow or regret for

Loathe

(verb) to feel disgust or intense aversion for

Painstaking

(adj) characterized by taking trouble or effort; showing diligent care

Plausible

(adj) having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance

Pompous

(adj) characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

Portly

(adj) rather heavy or fat; stout

Proximity

(noun) nearness in place, time, order; closeness

Rejuvenate

(verb) to make young again; restore to youthful vigor or appearance

Repress

(verb) to keep under control, check, or suppress

Unprecedented

(adj) without previous instance; never before known or experienced