YA Fiction Unit One Vocab

Clandestine

marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious

Wicked

morally very bad : evil

Subliminal

existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness

Inordinate

exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate

Dilapidated

decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

Malaise

an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness

Degrade

to lower in grade, rank, or status : demote

Coddle

to treat with extreme or excessive care or kindness : pamper

Retract

take back, withdraw

Opine

 to express opinions

Adverse

acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile

Insipid

lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull, flat

Peevish

querulous in temperament or mood : fretful

Umbrage

a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult

Dulcet

pleasing to the ear