Chapters 13-20 SK Vocab

Test Date 3/7/25

Majestic

having or showing impressive beauty or dignity; grand; magnificent

Retribution

punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved

Dour

very severe, stern, gloomy in manner or appearance

Exasperated

irritated; infuriated; aggravated

Subdued

quiet and calm

Perpetrator

someone who does something wrong or commits a crime

Intricate

very complicated or detailed; involved; complex

Paltry

a small or meager amount of something

Contemplate

to look at thoughtfully; think

Ignorance

lack of knowledge or information

Evaporated

turn from liquid to vapor; disappear

Articulate

having/showing the ability to speak fluently, coherently, or clearly

Simmering

stay below boiling point while gently bubbling

Curt

very brief; short; abrupt

Dusk

darker stage of twilight; nightfall

Stark

bare in appearance; sharp; clear

Oblivious

unaware; not concerned about what is happening around oneself

Elation

great happiness

Probing

physically or mentally explore or examine something

Gingerly

carefully; cautiously; gently