A Separate Peace Vocab 1-4

Amble

walk or move slowly at a relaxed pace

capacious

having a lot of space inside

consternation

feeling anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument

convalescence

time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Deign

do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity

Droll

amusing or funny in a quirky, unusual way

enfeeble

make weak or feeble

grandeur

splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style

Indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

Inveigle

persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery

manse

the house occupied by a minister of a presbyterian church

mire

a stretch of swampy or baggy ground

prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size or degree

salient

most noticeable or important

specter

ghost or spirit

conservatory

a college for the study of classical music or other arts

convenrty

an industrial city in central England

Inane

silly, stupid

Traunt

a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation

Adversary

one’s opponent in a conflict, contest or dispute

Blitzkrieg

an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory

Inure

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant

Insidious

gradually causing harm or trouble, often in a subtle or sneaky way

Effulgence

shining brightly; radiant

enmity

a state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Gaunt

(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger or age

Jounce

jolt or bounce

Laze

spend time in a relaxed, lazy manner

Latent

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed

listless

(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm

Undulation

the action of moving smoothly up and down