Vocab for The Metamorphosis

Melancholy

A deep, prolonged sadness or feeling of sorrow.

Malingerer

A person who pretends to be ill or injured to avoid work or duty.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Reverberating

Echoing or resounding repeatedly.

Plaintive

Sounding sad and mournful.

Prudent

Showing good judgment or wisdom in decision-making, especially about the future.

Ailment

A minor illness or medical condition.

Agitation

A state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness.

Supposition

An uncertain belief, assumption, or guess.

Amiably

In a friendly, pleasant, or agreeable manner.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action.

Indisposition

A mild illness or unwillingness to do something.

Entreaty

An earnest or humble request.

Bewildered

Perplexed, confused, or puzzled.

Unassailable

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Presentiment

A feeling or intuition about something, especially something unpleasant, that is going to happen.

Reproach

To express disapproval or disappointment.

Pell-mell

In a hasty, disorganized, or disorderly manner.

Decisive

Showing the ability to make firm decisions quickly and effectively.

Audacious

Daring, recklessly bold.

Denizen

Inhabitant, one that frequents a place.

Contrive

Devise, plan; to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner.

Impetus

A driving force; stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity.

Remnant

A usually small part, member, or trace remaining.

Scrutiny

A searching study, inquiry, or inspection; a close watch.