Black Boy Vocabulary

placidly

placidly

​in a calm and peaceful way, with very little movement

listlessly

 without energy or enthusiasm

cryptic

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

solace

comfort in times of grief or worry

lurching

make an abrupt, unsteady,     uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger.

intangible

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.

baptism

a Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

bedlam

a scene of uproar and confusion

unatonable

(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

predilection

a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

pulp

a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material.

humanity

compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition

impetus

the force or energy with which a body moves.

repugnant

extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

contraband

goods forbidden by law to be owned or to be brought into or out of a country

lugged

carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.

debased

reduced in quality or value.

provocations

action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

duped

243. deceive; trick.

buoying

keep (someone or something) afloat.

tantamount

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as

loomed

appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening

banteringly

in a bantering fashion