vocab

Acquiescent – Willing to accept something without protest; submissive.

Quiescent – In a state of inactivity or dormancy.

Sentinel – A guard or watchman who keeps watch.

Sentry – A soldier or guard stationed to keep watch and control access to a place.

Ascertain – To find out or determine something with certainty.

Denizens – Inhabitants or occupants of a particular place.

Viscerally – Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than intellect.

Obsequious – Excessively eager to please or obey; overly submissive.

Vestiges – Traces or remnants of something that once existed.

Truant – A student who stays away from school without permission.

Definition – A statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase.

Belfry – The part of a bell tower where bells are housed.

Faustian – Relating to a deal made for short-term gain at the cost of long-term consequences, often involving moral compromise.

Hubris – Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Henpeck – To continuously criticize, nag, or dominate (usually referring to a wife over her husband).

Quagmire – A difficult or precarious situation; also, a soft, swampy area of land.

Wily – Clever, cunning, and skilled at gaining an advantage, often deceitfully.

Cur – A contemptible or cowardly person; also, a mongrel or aggressive dog.

Mongrel – An animal, particularly a dog, of mixed breed.

Besmirch – To damage someone's reputation or tarnish something.

Recreant – Cowardly or unfaithful; a traitor or deserter.