vocab

What does 'abashed' mean?

Embarrassed or ashamed.

What is 'affliction'?

A condition of pain or distress.

What does 'astonished' mean?

Very surprised or impressed.

What does it mean to 'bide'?

To wait or remain in a condition.

What is 'breadth'?

The distance or extent of something from side to side.

What does 'careen' mean?

To tilt or lean to one side.

What is 'congenial'?

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests similar to one's own.

What does 'conjecture' mean?

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

What does 'conscientiously' mean?

In a thorough and responsible way.

What is 'consolation'?

Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

What does 'diverged' mean?

Separated or went in different directions.

What does 'debased' mean?

Reduced in quality or value.

What is 'flamboyant'?

Tending to attract attention due to exuberance or colorful display.

What does 'frivolous' mean?

Not having any serious purpose or value.

What does 'forlorn' mean?

Pitifully sad and abandoned.

What is 'furtive'?

Attempting to avoid notice or attention.

What does 'gaunt' mean?

Lean and haggard, especially due to suffering.

What is 'infallibility'?

The inability to be wrong or make mistakes.

What does 'impertinence' mean?

Lack of respect; rudeness.

What is 'imperturbable'?

Unable to be upset or excited; calm.

What does 'impinge' mean?

To have an effect, especially a negative one.

What does 'incessant' mean?

Continuing without pause or interruption.

What is 'inhibition'?

The action of holding back or restraining.

What does 'infallible' mean?

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

What does 'intrepid' mean?

Fearless and adventurous.

What does 'innumerable' mean?

Too many to be counted.

What does 'invalid' mean?

Not valid; without foundation in fact.

What is 'lament'?

To express sorrow or regret.

What does 'listless' mean?

Lacking energy or enthusiasm.

What are 'litanies'?

A series of petitions or supplications.

What does 'lurid' mean?

Very vivid in color, creating an unpleasant effect.

What does 'magnanimous' mean?

Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival.

What is 'matrimony'?

Marriage; the state of being married.

What does 'meager' mean?

Lacking in quantity or quality.

What does 'meek' mean?

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on.

What does 'monotonous' mean?

Dull, tedious, and repetitious.

What does 'obstinate' mean?

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.

What is 'penitent'?

Feeling or showing sorrow for having done wrong.

What does 'pensive' mean?

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

What is 'proliferation'?

Rapid increase or spread.

What does 'presupposed' mean?

Regarded as being in advance.

What does 'querulous' mean?

Complaining in a petulant manner.

What is 'repose'?

A state of rest or tranquility.

What does 'resignedly' mean?

In a manner of accepting something unpleasant.

What does 'reverent' mean?

Showing deep and solemn respect.

What does 'scornfully' mean?

In a manner expressing contempt or derision.

What does 'seldom' mean?

Not often; rarely.

What does 'skulking' mean?

Keeping out of sight, typically with a cowardly motive.

What does 'solemn' mean?

Serious, dignified, and formal.

What does 'subdued' mean?

Quiet and controlled.

What does 'sullen' mean?

Bad-tempered and gloomy.

What does 'truculently' mean?

In a fierce, savage, or aggressive manner.

What does 'undulating' mean?

Moving smoothly up and down.

What does 'unfurled' mean?

To spread out or open.

What does 'vigilant' mean?

Keeping careful watch for possible danger.