English Vocab Terms

Epistle

Noun- A poem or literary work in the form of a letter

Samaritan

Noun- A charitable or helpful person

Destitute

Adjective-Without the basic needs of life

Transgression

Noun-An act of offense that goes against a law or rule

Gloat

Verb-To express great satisfaction at the misfortune of others

Exodus

Noun-A mass of people departing

Consolation-

Noun-The comfort received after a loss or disappointment

Anticlimax

Noun-A disappointment end to an exciting story/event

Bestow

Verb-To present as a gift

Pompadour

Noun-A hairstyle where the hair is turned back from the forehead

Incoherent

Adjective-Word of language expressed in a confusing way

Admonition

Noun-The act of warning or criticizing someone’s behavior

Dictatorial

Adjective-A ruler with total power

Protrude

Verb-To stick out/ extend beyond the surface

Dubious

Adjectives-Doubting or hesitating

Besiege

Verb-To surround a place with armed force/ To crowd oppressively

Morbid

Adjective-An unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects

Inaudible

Adjective-Impossible to hear

Dank

Adjective-Damp, musty, typically cold

Sentinel

Noun-A solider or guard whose job is to stand guard