ELA vocab - grade 10

Anthology

Collection of short works, a collection of literary, musical, or artistic works by different authors or artists that are compiled by a compiler, often based on a common theme, genre, or time period

Quarry

An animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey.—(not the taking rocks from the earth definition)

Provocation

Action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Frail

Weak and delicate - fragile (person)

Contemplate

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Cherubim

Angel/guardian

Contrite

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Perplexed

Completely baffled; very puzzled.

Indespensable

Absolutely necessary

Aversion

A strong dislike or distaste

Flippant

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Tangible

Perceptible by/something you can touch - material.

Morbid

Describes things relating to disease or an unhealthy interest in death, decay, and other unpleasant subjects - something really bad.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Lethargic

A state of feeling tired, sluggish, and lacking energy.

Perennial

Describing something that lasts a long time, recurs, or happens constantly (like plants).

Pensive

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Singularly

In a remarkable or noticeable way.

Folly

Lack of good sense; foolishness.

Ante

Before/in front of - prefix

Anti

Opposed to; against - prefix

Arch

Chief/principle; main - prefix