Werds for Poetry Unit

Idiosyncrasy

A unique and peculiar behavior or characteristic specific to an individual, often considered unusual or eccentric.

Discursive

Characterized by moving from one topic or subject to another, often in a lengthy and indirect manner, without a clear focus.

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates or resembles the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss', adding vividness and sensory appeal to language.

Compressed

Flattened, shortened, or pressed together, often referring to information or data presented in a concise and condensed manner.

Counterproductive

Having an effect that is opposite to the desired outcome, hindering progress or success rather than promoting it.

Incredulity

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something due to skepticism, doubt, or disbelief.

Bludgeon

To forcefully strike or beat someone with a heavy object, often implying a brutal and aggressive manner of attack.

Disclose

To reveal or make previously unknown or secret information known, often with the implication of transparency and honesty.

Dissolution

The process of disintegration, decay, or termination, often referring to the breakdown of a substance, organization, or relationship.

Forked

Divided into prongs or branches, often used to describe a path, road, or object that splits into multiple directions.

Loom

To appear as a large and often threatening or imposing shape or figure, creating a sense of imminent danger or foreboding.

Practitioner

A person actively engaged in a specific profession, skill, or occupation, often implying expertise and practical experience.

Dubious

Fraught with doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion, often indicating a lack of trustworthiness or reliability.

Incremental

Increasing or developing in small, gradual amounts, often referring to progress, growth, or change over time.

Consecutive

Following one after the other in a sequence, without interruption or gap, often used to describe a series of events or numbers.