ELA Vocab

Wrath

Intense anger or vengeance, often resulting in punishment or retribution.

Beguile

To charm or enchant in a deceptive way.

Wanton

Deliberate and unprovoked; immoral or sensual behavior.

Progeny

The descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

Chide

To scold or reprimand someone gently.

dulcet

Sweet and soothing sound; pleasant to the ear.

adamant

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; firm and unyielding.

entice

To attract or lure someone with the promise of something appealing.

spurn

To reject or refuse disdainfully; to scorn.

impeach

To bring a formal charge against a public official, often related to misconduct or malfeasance.

woo

To seek the affection or favor of someone, often with romantic intent; to court.

distainful

Showing contempt or lack of respect; scornful.

clamorous

characterized by loud, noisy protests or complaints; vociferous.

aloof

distant, emotionally uninvolved, or indifferent; uninterested in social interaction.

languish

to become weak or feeble; to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant situation.

dissembling

to conceal one's true motives or beliefs; to feign or hide the truth.

tedious

long, boring, and repetitive; causing weariness and frustration.

flout

to openly disregard a rule or law; to scorn or defy authority.

surfeit

an excessive amount of something; an overindulgence or excess.