vocab list 4

accumulate

to collect or to cause to increase

gingerly

with great care or caution

irritant

cause of annoyance

lacerate

to cut or tear deeply

lament

to express grief or deep regret

loath

unwilling or disinclined to do something

meditate

to think carefully and seriously about something

pretentious

claiming to be worthy of distinction

vindictive

desirous of revenge

yoke

to join or bond together