Vocab Unit 4

convalescence

 To return to health after an illness or injury

cultivate

To foster the growth of something; to improve or refine one’s mind by studying

deference

Behavior that shows the respect or esteem due to an elder or superior

deplore

To express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply.

discernment

The ability to perceive and understand things with clarity. 

emaciated

Think or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

engross

To engage the whole attention of someone

ephemeral

Lasting for only a very short time

fervent

Felt very strongly; characterized by an intensity of feeling

satiate

To satisfy or quench a strong desire