Barnitz LOTF VOCAB

Bravado

a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

clamber

climb, move, or set out in or out of. something in an awkward way

Flounder

to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements

Impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through

impalable

unable to be felt by touch

rueful

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.

sanctity

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly

sodden

saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through

tremulous

shaking or quivering slightly

wallow

indulge in an unrestrained way

assimilate

take in and understand fully

cessation

the fact or process of ending

Conviction

a firmly held belief

earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

ensconce

establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.

fleeting

lasting for a very short time

hamper

to hold back;hinder

inquisitive

curious or inquiring

ululation

howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief

ungainly

awkward, clumsy