English 4 Metamorphosis Vocab

superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

poignantly

In a manner that evokes a strong sense of sadness or regret

Cogent

Clear, logical, and convincing in terms of an argument or case

Rumination

Repetitive contemplation or focus on negative emotions and their origins and effects

bedizened

Adorned or decorated in a showy or gaudy manner

cumbersome

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy

Prudence

The ability to use reason to govern and discipline oneself

brusque

Blunt or offhand in speech or manner

Capriciousness

The tendency to act on sudden, unpredictable impulses, often in a whimsical or irrational manner

fervor

Intense and passionate feeling

pallid

(Of a person's complexion) pale, usually due to poor health

fastidiously

in a way that shows meticulous attention to detail

enunciate

articulate or pronounce words distinctly

fulmination

An expression of intense protest

placate

Calm someone down or reduce hostility

Indisposition

A mild illness

cajole

To persuade someone to do something through persistent coaxing or flattery

inscrutable

impossible to understand or interpret

arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

amiably

In a friendly and pleasant manner

dunning

to make persistent demands upon for payment

settee

a long seat with a back

galvanized

coated with zinc to prevent rust

exuberance

the quality or state of being exuberant (joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic)

inveigled

to win over by flattery