Act 2 Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards from Act 2, including definitions of key terms.

Inarticulate

Unable to express oneself.

Apprehension

Fearful feeling about the future.

Intuition

Ability to sense or know immediately, without reasoning.

Indignant

Filled with anger at meanness or injustice.

Stealthily

In a secretive way, avoiding being noticed.

Ineffectually

Without producing the desired result.

Convulsive

Having an involuntary contraction or spasm of the muscles; shuddering.

Orthodox

Strictly observing the rites and traditions of Judaism.

Plot

Series of events that unfold in a narrative, from beginning to end, that drive the story forward.

Subplot

Secondary storyline that runs alongside the main plot, offering depth and complexity, but ultimately supporting and enhancing the main narrative.