English Vocab 5-6 Review

avocation

a hobby for one’s enjoyment

bereft

going without something; deprived

what part of speech is the word bereft?

adjective

epiphany

a sudden realization of the meaning of something

fortuitous

fortunate; lucky; happening by a lucky chance

introspection

a reflective looking inward; an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

melancholy

a gloomy state of mind; depression

What part of speech is the word melancholy?

noun

privation

the state of being deprived; lack of the usual comforts or necessities of life

what part of speech is the word privation?

noun

provisional

existing only on a temporary basis; not permanent

what part of speech is the word provisional?

adjective

renaissance

rebirth or revival of something

solace

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble

oral

by word of mouth; relating to the mouth

rein

a long, narrow strap attached to a bridle to control a horse

wither

to decay; to fade

incite

to encourage or stir up

what part of speech is the word solace?

noun

arrogance

excessively and unpleasantly self important

docile

easily taught, led, or managed

frivolous

insignificant or trivial; not serious or sensible

kindle

light or set on fire; to arouse or inspire; to excite

seethe

to bubble or churn like when boiling; to be violently agitated

sinister

suggesting an evil force or motive; promising trouble

what part of speech is the word sinister?

adjective

smug

self satisfied or complacent

spurn

to reject or refuse with disdain or contempt

unscrupulous

without principles; not honorable

yearn

to have a strong or deep desire; to long; to feel deep pity or sympathy