Stephen King Vocab

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Sallow - Adj

Having a sickly yellowish or pale color

Charred - Adj

Burned and blackened by fire beyond recognition

Cadaver - N

A dead human body, especially one used for study

Botch - V

To do something badly or carelessly make a severe mistake

Candor - N

Honesty and openness in speaking

Affluent - Adj

Wealthy ; having a lot of money

Vacuous - Adj

Lacking thought, intelligence, or meaning empty

Saunter - V

To walk in a slow, relaxed way

Linger - V

To stay somewhere longer than expected or wanted

Boon - N

Something helpful or beneficial blessing or bonus

Morose - Adj

Gloomy or bad tempered, depressing outlook

Serene - Adj

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled

Disdain - N

A feeling that something or someone is unworthy

Reciprocate - V

To give, feel, or do something in return

Negligent - Adj

Careless, not giving enough attention or affection leading to harm and abuse

Verve - N

Energy and enthusiasm