OMAM chapter 2

abrupt (adv)

in a sudden or unexpected way

apprehensive (adj)

fearful of what may be coming

bridle (verb)

to react in an angry way

complacent (adj)

Self-satisfied

contort (verb)

to twist into an unusual appearance or unnatural shape

derogatory (adj)

intended to lower the reputation of a person or thing

dousing (verb)

to throw an abundance of liquid on

gravity (noun)

the quality or state of being important or serious

laden (adj)

heavily or abundantly loaded

mollified (verb)

to reduce harshness, violence, or temper of

ominous (adv)

being or showing a sign of evil or misfortune to come

plaintively (adv)

showing or expressing sorrow; mournfully, meloncholy

pugnacious (adj)

showing a readiness to fight

slough (verb)

to become shed or cast off; to crumble slowly and fall away

vials (noun)

a small container (as for medicines) made usually of glass or plastic