Honors English 10 Strength in What Remains pt. 1 test vocab

complement v. compliment

compliment: a nice expression of admiration

complement: something that completes or enhances something

guardedness

the state of being cautious or restrained

timidness

state of lacking self-confidence, courage, or boldness

infrastructure

the fundamental set of physical structures, systems, and organizational facilities required for a society, city, economy, or business to function

insomnia

a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep

detracts

to reduce or take away from the value, quality, importance, or appearance of something

sojourn

a temporary stay or visit in a place that is not your permanent home

bouts

a short period of time spent experiencing an illness, doing an activity, or fighting in a sport

dismay

a strong feeling of shock, worry, sadness, or disappointment caused by something unexpected and unpleasant

spatial

relating to, occupying, or having the character of space, or how objects and shapes relate to one another in an area