Vocab list 4

Histrionic

overly dramatic, theatrical - (adjective)

Bludgeon

a short heavy, thick club that has one end larger than the other - (noun)

Opportune

occurring or coming at a good time - (adjective)

Dulcet

melodious, soft, soothing - (adjective)

Ballistics

the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles - (noun)

Ambiance

mood, feeling; general atmosphere - (noun)

Cubism

a style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms, especially cubes - (noun)

Cranny

a small opening as in a wall or rock face - (noun)

Harrowing

extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening - (adjective)

Aptitude

capacity for learning; natural ability - (noun)

Arduous

hard, difficult, tiresome - (adjective)

Reminisce

the act or practice of recalling the past - (verb)

Lassitude

listlessness; torpor, weariness - (noun)

Coterie

a circle of close associates or friends - (noun)

Girth

the distance around something; to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal - (noun)

Askew

to one side; crooked; awry; a sidelong look of contempt - (adverb)

Enrage

to put in a rage; infuriate, anger - (verb)

Propulsive

the act or process of propelling; a propelling force - (adjective)

Endure

to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with - (verb)

Chronic

continuing for a long time; continuous - (adjective)