My Antonia Vocab

Satisfactory

Good enough

Encumbered

Held back ; weighed down

Sinister

Bad intentions

Undulate

To move back and forth

Demonstrative

The state of showing something; showing emotion

Dignity

Deserving honor

Repulsive

Disgusting

Coaxed

Persuaded: convinced

Persecution

To be targeted

Perplexity

A state of confusion

Gaudy

Flashy; bombastic

Frail

Weak

Spry

Athletic; lively

Indulgent

Quick to give into desires

Torpor

Lack of movement; sluggish

Examine

To inspect

Monstrosity

Large and disagreeable

Vitality

Full of life

Abominable

Very bad; extremely offensive

Hideous

Very ugly

Exultation

Extreme happiness

Contagious

Something that can spread

Adequate

Enough

Piteous

Deserving pity

Distinct

Unique

Extravagant

Over the top

Conceited

In love with yourself

Surly

Bad tempered

Considerate

To think of others

Frank

Blunt

Beneficent

Good intentions

Indignant

Disapproving

Linger

To stick around; overstay your welcome

Indifferent

Doesn't care

Judicial

The state of judgement

Nimble

Spry; lively

Tempest

Storm

Fisticuffs

Boxing; fight with your hands

Meritorious

Deserving praise/ reward

Diminish

To lessen