ela vocab list

reminiscent

characterized by recall of the past

conspicuous

readily visible, easily noticeable

tempered

adjusted

mien

way of looking, appearance

taciturnity

silence, dislike of much conversation

negation

lack or opposite of some positive trait

chafe

to irritate or annoy

ebb

low point

beleaguer

to attack, surround or beset, as with military forces

wan

weak, pale

innocuous

harmless

reticent

holding back; reserved, reluctant or restrained

insurmountable

impossible to overcome; unbeatable

incarnation

example in human form of a quality or characteristic

inflection

change in tone or pitch of the voice

poignant

sadly affecting or emotionally moving

apparition

ghost, specter, or phantom

writhe

twist and turn

outcropping

exposed rock

consolatory

comforting, consoling