ELA VOCAB

transpire

To happen or become known.

insidious

Spreading in a slow, subtle, harmful way.

harrowing

Very painful or upsetting.

affront

An open insult or act that shows disrespect.

boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and rough.

tumultuous

Loud, chaotic, and full of strong emotion or disorder.

intermittent

Starting and stopping at intervals; not continuous.

magnanimous

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.

luminosity

The quality of giving off light; brightness.

rift

A break or split in something; a serious disagreement.

unscrupulous

Without moral principles; not honest or fair.

whim

A sudden, impulsive idea or desire.

vestibule

A small entrance hall or lobby.

corroborate

To confirm or support with evidence.

garrulous

Excessively talkative.

fortuitous

Happening by chance, often lucky.

corrugate

To fold or form into ridges or wrinkles.

pander

To give people what they want to gain favor, often in a negative way.

aesthetic

Related to beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

elude

To escape from or avoid being caught or understood.