modernism test vocab

regretful

feeling or expressing sorrow or remorse for something that has happened.

indifferent

having no particular interest or concern

apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

decisive

able to make decisions quickly and effectively.

amused

finding something funny or entertaining.

timid

showing a lack of courage or confidence; shy.

submission/submissive

the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will of another person.

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable.

delirious

in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

piqued

to stimulate interest or curiosity.

to shed (v)

to allow something to fall off or be removed, often used in the context of skin or hair.

esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

choleric

bad-tempered or irritable.