Into the wild final vocab quiz for erwc

Distressingly

In a way that makes you feel extremely upset, especially because somebody is suffering

Taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Chastened

(of a rebuke or misfortune) having a restraining or moderating effect on someone

Ostensibly

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

Affinity

A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something

Finesse

Intricate and refined delicacy

Inequities

Lack of fairness or justice

Demeaning

Causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others

Melodramatic

Being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional

Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull

Chutzpah

Extreme self-confidence or audacity

Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

Rueful

Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a slightly humorous way