English 11 vocab

sundry

various, several, or miscellaneous items that are of different kinds and not important enough to be listed individually

seele

the German word for soul, referring to the spiritual, emotional, or immaterial essence of a human being

peril

serious and immediate danger, risk, or a cause of harm. [1, 2]

tedious

boring, tiring, or dull, usually because a task or journey takes too long or repeats too much

succor

assistance, relief, or support given to someone who is suffering or in distress. [1, 2]

commend

to praise someone or something formally or publicly, to recommend as worthy, or to entrust someone or something to another's care

skulk

to hide or move around stealthily, quietly, or secretly, often to avoid being seen or to shirk responsibilities

aloog

not friendly, cool, and distant, or deliberately staying away from getting involved with other people or situations

procure

to get or obtain something, especially when it takes special effort, care, or is difficult to acquire

feign

to pretend to feel, be affected by, or have a particular emotion, illness, or condition with the intent to deceive

contenance

a person's face or facial expression, or as a verb, to approve of or tolerate something

vain

being excessively proud of your appearance or achievements, or failing to produce any useful result

consternation

a strong feeling of worry, shock, dismay, or confusion caused by something unexpected

windlass

a mechanical device used to lift or haul heavy objects by winding a rope, cable, or chain around a rotating cylinder or barrel

shewn

to have displayed, presented, or made visible

apprehension

a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant might happen in the future

loathsome

extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or causing strong feelings of hatred and revulsion

avarcie

an extremely strong, insatiable desire to gain and hoard wealth or material possessions

atone

to do something good or right to show you are sorry for a mistake, sin, or bad action you have done

cabbala

"received" or "tradition" in Hebrew

mysticism

the practice or belief that a person can attain direct, intuitive communion or a sense of oneness with ultimate reality, God, or spiritual truth through subjective experiences like meditation, prayer, or altered states of consciousness

synagogue

a Jewish house of worship that also serves as a center for community gathering, prayer, and study

gestapo

Secret State Police

lorries/lorry

a large motor vehicle designed to transport goods, freight, and heavy cargo by road

zionism

a nationalist movement that emerged in late 19th-century Europe with the goal of establishing and supporting a Jewish national homeland in Palestine, the ancient land of Israel

abstraction

a general concept or idea that is not tied to any specific, concrete real-world object or instance

pentecost

s a major Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. [1, 2]

premonition

a strong intuitive feeling or a sense of foreboding that something is about to happen, especially an unpleasant or negative event. [1]

inquisition

a long, thorough, and often harsh investigation or intense questioning. [1]

convoy

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, usually for mutual support and protection

melancholy

a deep, long-lasting state of sadness or thoughtful gloom

prolonged

continuing for a long time or lasting longer than usual

hermetically

done in a completely airtight manner so that no air or other gases can enter or escape

pious

deeply religious or showing strong respect for a god and religion

monotonous

boring, dull, or tiring because it never changes or lacks variety. [1, 2]

pestilent

deadly, contagious, or severely harmful to society

gnaw

to bite or chew on something persistently and repeatedly

epidemic

a sudden, unexpected increase in the number of disease cases in a specific community, region, or population, clearly exceeding normal expectations

ration

a fixed, limited amount of food or other goods officially allowed to each person during times of scarcity, shortage, or military service

cynical

believing that people are generally selfish, dishonest, or motivated only by their own personal gain rather than by good intention

reckon

to think, believe, or calculate an amount

acrid

a strong, sharp, and unpleasantly bitter smell or taste that often causes a burning or stinging sensation in the nose or throat

dogmatic

expressing personal opinions, beliefs, or rules as absolute facts that cannot be doubted or questioned, even without proof or room for discussion

brazen

acting or done in a very open and shocking way without shame, embarrassment, or regard for others' approva

nebulous

unclear, vague, or lacking a definite form or limi

fastidious

giving too much attention to small details, wanting everything to be correct and perfect, or being hard to please

irony

a contrast between expectation and reality, or between what is said and what is really meant

dramatic irony

a literary device where the audience or reader knows crucial information that the characters in a story, play, or film do not

situational irony

when the actual outcome of an event is the exact opposite of what people reasonably expect to happe

credulous

a person who is too ready to believe things without enough proof

demure

someone—traditionally a woman or girl—who is quiet, polite, shy, and reserved in their behavior and appearance, or clothing that is modest and unpretentious

jaunty

having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident manner or a stylish and smart appearance

profane

showing disrespect for sacred or religious things, or using rude and vulgar language

duplicity

dishonest behavior or speech intended to trick people

discourse

written or spoken communication, or a formal discussion about a serious subject.