TGG Vocabulary Chapters 1-9

insidious

intended to entrap

ineffable

defying expression or description

perturbed

thrown into a state of agitated confusion

boisterous

marked by exuberance and high spirits

portentous

of momentous or ominous significance

vicariously

indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute

forlorn

marked by or showing hopelessness

redolent

serving to bring to mind

whim

a sudden desire

adventitious

associated by chance and not an integral part

surmise

a belief that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it

superfluous

more than is needed, desired, or required

Feign

to give a false appearance of

Contempt

a lack of accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Corroborate

to support with evidence or authority; to make more certain

Discreet

not easily noticeable

Apathetic

marked by a lack of interest

Incessant

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long; continuing

Impetuous

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

Poignant

arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness

Affectation

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Disconcerting

causing an emotional disturbance

Elicit

to call forth, as an emotion, feeling,

or response

Somber

serious and gloomy in character

Render

to give or supply

Disarray

untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance

Nebulous

lacking definite form or limits