ELA Monster Vocab 3

depict

To portray (show or represent) something, usually with a picture or words.

motive

A reason for doing something.

mentor

Someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance

presume

To think of something as true or likely, even though it is not known with certainty.

assent

To express agreement, especially with a statement or proposal to do something

pensive

appear deep in thought, typically looking sad or serious.

Dismay

Sadness, disappointment, or worry, typically in response to something surprising.

allege

To make a claim; something that is said and is in need of proof or disproof.

elicit

To get or bring out a response, such as information or a feeling.

glower

To stare angrily.

suppress

To try to keep it under control.

abide

To tolerate or put up with something.

indulgence

Treatment with extra kindness or tolerance.

taint

To spoil something so it is not desirable.

coincidence

A situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance, even though it was unlikely.