Short Story Vocab Words

Honors English 9

Affable

friendly and approachable demeanor

Amenity

adds to one’s comfort

Condone

To forgive or overlook

Deplorable

very bad, strong disapproval

Disarming

Removing or overcoming suspicion

Droll

Amusingly odd or comical

Elude

To escape in a skillful manner

Imperative

Absolutely necessary

Quarry

prey

Scruple

A feeling of uneasiness that keeps a person from doing something

Solicitously

In a manner expressing care or concern

Stamina

the energy to keep going during a difficult activity

Tangible

Capable of being touched or felt

Uncanny

So amazing it seems supernatural

Zealous

Intensely enthusiastic

Wincing

quick movement because of discomfort

Plummeting

falling very quickly

Dismay

feeling of shock or sadness

Discard

throwing something away because it is no longer needed

Fury

intense or extreme anger

Instantaneous

happening immediately, without any delay

Unaccompanied

alone

Accost

To approach and speak in an hostile manner

Destined

Determined beforehand

Fetter

to restrain with chains or shackles

Implore

to beg; earnestly ask for

Virtuoso

characteristic of a person with masterly knowledge or skill

abscond

to leave suddenly and secretly

Aperture

size of the opening in a camera lens, allows light to enter and reach the sensor

Immolation

the act of killing or destroying oneself or something else, often by fire, as a sacrifice

Impunity

the exemption from punishment or freedom from negative consequences for one's actions

Preclude

to prevent it from happening, or to make it impossible

Repose

a state of rest, peace, whether physical or mental, often associated with sleep or quiet relaxation

Subside

to become less intense, violent, or strong

Termination

the end of something, such as a contract, a program, or employment