To Build a Fire Vocab

Pall

A dark, gloomy covering or atmosphere. (Noun)

Undulations

Wavelike motions or forms. (Noun)

Conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. (Noun)

Brute

A savagely violent animal or person. (Noun)

Apprehension

Anxiety or fear that something bad will happen. (Noun)

Temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it affects their behavior. (Noun)

Subdued

Quiet, reflective, or depressed; toned down. (Adjective)

Reiterate

Say something again or a number of times for emphasis. (Verb)

Monotonous

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety. (Adjective)

Singed

Burned slightly or superficially. (Adjective)

Smote

Struck with a firm blow. (Verb)

Gait

A person's manner of walking. (Noun)

Recoil

Spring back in fear, horror, or disgust. (Verb)

Conflagration

An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property. (Noun)

Bough

A main branch of a tree. (Noun)

Agitation

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement. (Noun)

Methodically

In an orderly, systematic, or deliberate manner. (Adverb)

Imperceptible

Impossible to perceive. (Adjective)

Acute

Present or experiencing a severe or intense degree of a situation or quality. (Adjective)

Oppressive

Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment; burdensome. (Adjective)

Poignant

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. (Adjective)

Peremptorily

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience. (Adverb)