vocab

Acquiescent

Willing to accept something without protest; submissive.

Quiescent

In a state of inactivity or dormancy.

Sentinel

A guard or watchman who keeps watch.

Sentry

A soldier or guard stationed to keep watch and control access to a place.

Ascertain

To find out or determine something with certainty.

Denizens

Inhabitants or occupants of a particular place.

Viscerally

Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than intellect.

Obsequious

Excessively eager to please or obey; overly submissive.

Vestiges

Traces or remnants of something that once existed.

Truant

A student who stays away from school without permission.

Definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase.

Belfry

The part of a bell tower where bells are housed.

Faustian

Relating to a deal made for short-term gain at the cost of long-term consequences, often involving moral compromise.

Hubris

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Henpeck

To continuously criticize, nag, or dominate.

Quagmire

A difficult or precarious situation; also, a soft, swampy area of land.

Wily

Clever, cunning, and skilled at gaining an advantage, often deceitfully.

Cur

A contemptible or cowardly person; also, a mongrel or aggressive dog.

Mongrel

An animal, particularly a dog, of mixed breed.

Besmirch

To damage someone's reputation or tarnish something.

Recreant

Cowardly or unfaithful; a traitor or deserter.