English quarter 3 vocab

Dearth

Dearth

a lack or deficiency

coy

acting shy

wont

usual/typical

paragon

perfect example

bequeath

to dispose of at will

languish

to become weak

amiable

friendly

extenuate

lessen

condole

to express sympathy

callow

lacking sophistication

respite

a brief interval of rest or delay

candor

unreserved or honest expression

recreant

cowardly

knavish

untrustworthy, dishonest, deceitful

catharsis

purification or purgation of the emotions (such as sadness, pity, and fear) primarily through art

spleen

a feeling of resentful anger

flich

to make off with the belongings of others

edict

an official order

disparage

to put down with rude remarks

rescind

to take away

Jangling

v: produce a harsh sound

n: harsh sound

officious

aggresive in offering unwanted help or service

odious

repugnant, disgusting, hateful

engild

to brighten with golden light

dulcet

sweet and soothing

mirth

great merriment

obfuscate

to make obscure or confusing

vexation

being annoyed

retention

the ability to remember

waggish

witty/joking

visage

facial expression

upbraid

to scold someone

leviathan

something huge, formidable, threatening

enmity

hostility

confound

causing confusion

apace

rapidly

chide

to nag or scold

indecorous

rude, shocking, socially unacceptable

indelible

lasting, unable to be erased

gallant

brave, heroic