Writing Vocabulary

Reverently

With deep respect

Presume

To take for granted or suppose

Transfixed

Motionless with amazement or terror

hostile

Not friendly; unfavorable to one’s wellbeing

Zealously

With enthusiastic devotion or diligence

Futilely

Uselessly or unsuccessfully

Prosperity

Successful or thriving condition

Quest

A pursuit to find or obtain something

Audaciously

Boldly or daringly

Inevitably

Unavoidably

endeavor

(To make) An effort or attempt

Eerily

Uncomfortably strange in a fearful way

Perilously

Involving great risk or danger

Imprudently

Lacking caution or good judgement

Subside

To become less violent or intense

Vehemently

Intensely, strongly, or violently

Animosity

Strong dislike that shows in action

Adroitly

Skillfully or cleverly

Onrush

A strong, fast movement forward

Warily

Watchfully and cautiously; looking out for danger

Confront

To face in hostility or defiance

Provoke

To anger; to arouse in action or feeling

Obstinately

Firmly holding a purpose or opinion; stubbornly

Indignantly

With strong displeasure at injustice or insult

Squander

To waste recklessly

Waver

To be uncertain or unsteady; to swing back and forth

Cunningly

cleverly or slyly

Venture

To boldly go somewhere or do something risky

Persevere

To endure despite difficulty

Compel

To force, drive, or urge

Destined

Determined ahead of time

appalled

Filled with horror or dismay

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