Vocabulary for The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

These flashcards contain key vocabulary terms and their definitions from the reading guide for The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

melancholy

a feeling of sadness and quiet reflection. noun)

torrent

a strong and fast-moving stream of water, liquid, or other substances (noun)

nemesis

a long-standing rival or opponent (noun)

nonchalance

an attitude of unconcern or indifference. (noun)

imminent

about to happen soon, often used with a bad/scary event (adjective)

bootlegger

a person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally (noun)

vicariously

Indirectly feeling like you have experienced something by watching or reading about someone else’s life (adverb)

discretion

the ability to behave with free choice or without attracting too much attention (noun)

proprietor

the owner of a business (noun)

lucid

clear, aware (adjective)

prudent

acting with caution (adjective)

coyly

in a shy or modest way, designed to attract interest (adverb)

exodus

a mass departure of people from an area (noun)

dejected

sad, depressed (adjective)

bewildered

very confused (adjective)

facade

an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant reality (noun)

scrutinize

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly (verb)

notorious

famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed (adjective)

crestfallen

sad and disappointed (adjective)

resignation

the acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable (noun)