Unit 7- Review and Realism

impertinent

not showing proper respect; rude

hinder

to delay, obstruct, or impede from happening

bough

a large branch of a tree

countenance

a person’s facial expressions

melancholy

a feeling of sadness

obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one’s mind

earnest

showing sincerity

commence

to begin or start

tumultuous

excited, confused, or disorderly noises

ambiguous

having more than one clear meaning

encampment

a gathering of temporary housing such as tents

succumb

die from the effect of a disease or injury

astonish

greatly surprised or impressed; amazed

fickle

changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection

lure

tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward

arduous

extremely difficult

inclination

tendency

affluence

an abundance of property or wealth

eradicate

destroy completely; put an end to

incorrigible

incapable of being improved

keen

refined skill; sharp; highly developed

somber

dark, gloomy, sullen

impetuous

to do quickly without thought or care

peril

serious and immediate danger

tattered

torn, old, weather beaten, in poor condition

deluge

to flood

ostentatious

showing off in order to impress

superfluous

unnecessary; more than enough

unobtrusive

does not attract attention

dilapidation

fallen into despair

doff

to remove a piece of clothing, especially to tip one’s cap

haughty

arrogantly; disdainfully superior

writhing

to twist, squirm, or contort

unheeded

ignored purposefully

wanton

to disregard rules

incessantly

without ceasing; constantly

valiant

showing or possessing courage or determination often in the face of adversity

arrayed

dressed as in clothing

futile

pointless; incapable of producing a useful result

subtle

not immediately obvious; can be difficult to analyze or recognize