ela rhetoric vocab

languish

to weaken, wither, or rot away, or to desire and long for

promissory

conveying, expressing, or implying promise and hope

discontent

a lack of content and satisfaction in some situation or circumstance

invigorate

give strength or energy to, to rejuvenate or re-energize

threshold

the magnitude or intensity needed for some condition to be met, the beginning of something to end and something else happens, that line

inextricably

done in a way that is impossible to untangle and separate one thing from each other

hamlet

a tiny settlement, like a village but smaller

tyrant

an oppressive ruler, a dictator

feeble

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

scorn

feeling or belief of something to be horrible, worthless, ro despicable

concord

an agreement or treaty with an intended harmonious effect

apathy

lack of enthusiasm and interest. Indifferent and disconnected

talismans

an object thought to have magical powers which give good luck

commencement

a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are given out

pubescent

relating to approaching the age of puberty

superlatives

an exaggerated or hyperbolic expression of praise

cliche

an overused expression or phrase

transformative

causing of change in nature, revolutionary

irreverence

lack of respect and serious feelings towards something, disrespectful

environs

surrounding area or district, neighborhoods

advocacy

public support and representation or recommendation for something

treachery

betrayal or disloyal, in action and/or nature