"A New Life" vocab words

Peering (noun)

looking closely or carefully at something, often with difficulty

Ordeal (noun)

A difficult, painful, or frightening experience

Enfeebled (adj)

Made weak or less powerful, physically or mentally

Relinquishing (verb)

Giving up or letting go of something

Contemptible (adj)

Deserving strong dislike or disrespect; shameful or despicable

Parcelled (verb)

wrapped, bundled, or divided into separate parts

Writhe (verb)

twisted or squirmed, often because of pain, discomfort, or strong emotion

Dislodge (verb)

to remove or force something out of its position

Subdue (verb)

to control or hold back something, such as an emotion, reaction, or sound

Shuddered (verb)

shook suddenly and uncontrollably, often because of fear, pain, or cold

Jarring (verb)

shaking or jolting something abruptly; causing a sudden, uncontrollable movement

Stagnant (adj)

not moving, flowing, or changing; inactive or still

Condemned (adj)

sentenced to punishment or suffering; declared guilty or deserving punishment

Writhe (verb)

to twist or squirm, usually because of pain or discomfort

Distortions (noun)

changes that make something appear, sound, or seem different from its original form

Scabbling (verb)

scraping, scratching, or clawing at a surface, often in a hurried or awkward way

Treacherous (adj)

Betraying trust or acting in a disloyal or dangerous way

Grimaced (verb)

made a facial expression showing pain, discomfort, disgust, or distress

Feebly (adverb)

In a weak way; without much strength or energy

Indifferently (adverb)

without showing interest, concern, or emotion

Dismally (adverb)

in a gloomy, depressing, or discouraging way