The Raven Vocab

Ponder

(v.) thought deeply about

Beguile

 (v.) tricking, charming 

Dreary

(adj.) dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Ember

(n.) a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire 

Wrought

(v.) made or done in a careful or decorative way

Surcease

(n.) to come to an end, to put an end to 

Entreating

(v.) expressing an earnest or anxious request; pleading

Obeisance

(n.) a gesture expressing respect, such as a bow or curtsy

Mien

(n.) a person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood

Decorum

(n.) good taste in conduct/behavior or appearance

Countenance

(n.) a person's face or facial expression

Discourse

(n.) written or spoken communication or debate

Placid

(adj.) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity

Dirges

(n.) a song or hymn of grief or lamentation

especially: one intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites

Melancholy

 (adj.) sadness or depression of mind or spirit

Ominous

(adj.) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening

Respite

(n.) rest; relief

Quaff

(v.)  drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily

Tempest

 (n.) a violent windy storm

Desolate

(adj.) (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness