HMH Flashcards - Module 4

Module 4

aspire

when someone has strong hopes to achieve something

confidence

when you have strong and sure feelings about yourself

endeavor

to try very hard to do something

fearlessness

when you are not scared and feel brave in a situation

elegant

someone or something that is stylish and graceful

foreboding

to suggest that something bad is going to happen

episode

and event or period of time that is important in some way

scowled

to have frowned or had an angry look on your face

intimidated

someone who feels afraid of someone or something

subdued

something that is not strong, loud, or intense

disheveled

something that is not neat or tidy

rigid

something that is stiff and does not bend easily

feisty

someone who is bold, energetic, and determined

sulked

to be angry or upset about something and refuse to talk about it

timid

shy or lacking courage or confidence

strenuous

an activity that takes great effort or a lot of energy

devised

to figure out a way to achieve a plan

distress

to be very worried and upset

odyssey

a long journey that is exciting and eventful

destiny

what will eventually happen in a person’s life

mortal

a person who lives and dies

surrendered

to give up and agree that someone else won

rebellion

a fight for change in a political system

furious

someone who is very, very angry

tyrant

a powerful person who rules others in a cruel or unreasonable way

occasionally

to do something only once in awhile

secure

to make an area safe by guarding or protecting it