RIS List 2 Vocab

heathenism (n)

barbaric morals or behavior

forlornly (adv.)

sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion

dejection (n.)

defeat or depression

suppress (v.)

to keep secret; to hold back

mutilated (adj.)

having a part of the body crippled or disabled

incredulity (n.)

disbelief

insinuatingly (adv.)

suggesting indirectly

haphazardly (adv.)

without care

assimilation (n.)

conforming to the customs and attitudes of a culture

cliché (n.)

trite or overused expression or idea

scrutinizing (v.)

examining in detail

plaintively (adv.)

expressing suffering or sadness; have a sad sound; sorrowfully

menacingly (adv.)

in a threatening way

imploring (adj.)

begging; pleading

indignantly (adv.)

anger due to injustice or unfairness

decisive (adj.)

settling an issue; producing a definite result; clear and definite

exuberant (adj.)

filled with a lively energy and excitement

amiably (adv.)

in a friendly and pleasant manner

quizzically (adv.)

of a person’s expression or behavior; indicating mild or amused puzzlement

deference (n.)

humble submission and respect