LOTF Vocabulary chapter 1-2

Contemptuously

→ In a rude, disrespectful way
→ She looked at him _____ and walked away.

Furtive

→ Secretive or sneaky
→ He gave a ____ glance at the answers.

Suffusion

→ A spread of color, light, or emotion
→ A pink ___ covered the sky at sunset.

Stupendous

→ Extremely impressive or amazing
→ The view from the mountain was ___.

Indignation

→ Anger caused by something unfair
→ She felt ____ when she heard the accusation.

Fledged

→ Fully developed or ready to fly
→ The ___ birds left the nest.

Bastion

→ A strong defense or protected place
→ The castle was a ____ of safety.

Proffer

→ To offer something
→ He ____ his help to the teacher.

Effulgence

→ Bright shining light
→ The ____ of the sun filled the room.

Foliage

→ Leaves and plants
→ The ___ in the park was bright green.

Gesticulated

→ Used hand movements while speaking
→ He ______ wildly while telling the story.

Decorous

→ Polite and proper in behavior
→ She remained ____ during the ceremony.

Motif

→ A repeated theme or pattern
→ The heart was the main ____ in the artwork.

Enmity

→ Strong hatred or hostility
→ There was ____ between the two rivals.

Interpose

→ To step in or interrupt
→ The teacher _____ to stop the argument.

Efflorescence

→ Blooming or spreading of flowers
→ Spring brought the _____ of gardens.