Nectar in a Sieve Chapter 8-23 Vocab

provacative

causing discussion/thought

voluminous

abundant

unfetter

to unchain

pungent

strong taste or smell

inclination

having tendency to do something

dissuade

to convince not to do something

insolence

rudeness

trepidation

hesitation due to fear

pretense

false reason or explanation

quell

to calm and pacify

lunacy

madness; craziness

obstinate

stubborn

succulent

juicy

exasperate

to frustrate

retort

to respond in defense

wistful

sadness

quiver

to shake

extort

to get things through threats/violence

frantic

nervous

chasm

major separation

forlorn

sad and lonely

daze

to confuse

turmoil

inner conflict

fastidious

careful in how things are done

ponder

to think about; reflect

relinquish

to give up; surrender

countenance

facial expression

bland

lacking flavor

exuberant

joyful; lively

malignant

harmful

prudence

carefulness

ludicrous

ridiculous

amiable

friendly

incredulously

doubtfully

recompense

reward

juggernaut

unstoppable force