English 2 Honors - Things Fall Apart Vocabulary #2

copious

abundant in supply or quantity.

amiss

not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

wily

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.

espied

catch sight of.

agile

able to move quickly and easily.

devoid

entirely lacking or free from.

audacity

a willingness to take bold risks.

pandemonium

wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

quavering

(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

esoteric

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

approbation

approval or praise.

forsake

abandon (someone or something).

brandish

wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

mirthless

(of a smile or laugh) lacking real amusement and typically expressing irony.

callow

(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.