vocab
rivulet (noun): a small stream.
protruded (verb): to stick out or project forward.
judiciously (adverb): in a way that shows good judgment or care.
homicide (noun): the killing of another human being.
listless (adjective): lacking enthusiasm or interest.
insinuation (noun): a hint or suggestion, especially one that is mean-spirited.
bemused (adjective): mildly confused or puzzled.
cowl (noun): a hood or cloak, especially the one worn by a monk.
emulsion (noun): a mixture of two liquids that normally don't mix, like oil and water.
hobnailed (adjective): having short nails with large heads.
dissipated (verb): to waste or use up resources carelessly.
chambray (noun): a type of lightweight fabric, usually blue and often used for shirts.
subtle (adjective): difficult to detect or understand.
fetlocks (noun): the part of a horse's leg between the ankle and the hoof.
dispersed (verb): to scatter or spread out.
anlage (noun): a natural tendency or aptitude.
piqued (adjective): mildly irritated or offended.
zenith (noun): the highest point or state of something.
swale (noun): a low-lying area of land between hills.
declivity (noun): a downward slope.
hypocrite (noun): a person who pretends to have beliefs, feelings, or morals that they do not really have.
shoat (noun): a young pig.
parapet (noun): a low wall built along the edge of a roof, balcony, or other raised area.
scrabbled (verb): to move or search around awkwardly on one's hands and knees.
ravenously (adverb): in a way that is extremely hungry.
petulant (adjective): childishly bad-tempered or sulky.
convulsed (verb): to shake or jerk violently, especially as a result of laughter or pain.
truculently (adverb): in a way that is aggressive or threatening.
insubstantial (adjective): lacking substance or significance.
lithely (adverb): in a way that is agile and graceful.
animosity (noun): strong dislike or hostility.
veneration (noun): deep respect or reverence.
prophesy (verb): predict the future, especially by divine inspiration.
citadel (noun): a fortress, especially a large or important one.
supplication (noun): a humble request for something.
intricacies (noun): complex details or features.
imperturbability (noun): the ability to remain calm and undisturbed.
conjecture (noun): a conclusion reached on the basis of incomplete information.
rakishly (adverb): in a jaunty or carefree way.
arbiter (noun): a person who settles a dispute or disagreement.
inveterate (adjective): long-established and habitual.
assailed (verb): attacked vigorously.
relinquished (verb): gave up or surrendered something.
voluptuous (adjective): appealing to the sense of physical pleasure.
stereopticon (noun): an early type of projector that showed slides.
eminent (adjective): outstanding or distinguished.
fatuously (adverb): in a silly or complacent way.
titular (adjective): existing in name only; not having real power.
restiveness (noun): impatience or inability to stay still.
tributary (noun): a stream that flows into a larger river.
caravan (noun): a group of people traveling together, especially on camels or horses across a desert.
apprehensively (adverb): in a way that is anxious or fearful.
wizened (adjective): shriveled or wrinkled, especially as a result of old age.
timbre (noun): the quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and loudness.
zygote (noun): a fertilized egg cell.
vivaciousness (noun): liveliness and enthusiasm.
quoit (noun): a ring-shaped object thrown at a target in a game.
languid (adjective): lacking energy or enthusiasm.
vagrants (noun): people who have no home or job and move from place to place.
morosely (adverb): in a gloomy or sullen way.
relapsed (verb): returned to a previous bad condition.
lanky (adjective) tall and thin, in an ungainly way.
querulously (adverb): in a complaining or whining way.
derelicts (noun): people who have no home or job and are in a very poor condition.
accouterments (noun): the items that are needed for a particular activity or purpose.
ostracism (noun): the practice of deliberately excluding someone from a group.
feral (adjective): living or growing wild.
prosperous (adjective): successful and flourishing.
exhortation (noun): a strong moral appeal.
tule (noun): a tall, coarse reed that grows in marshes.
flailing (verb): to wave one's arms or legs about wildly and uncontrollably.
vehemence (noun): forcefulness or intensity of feeling.
decorous (adjective): polite and well-mannered.
mattock (noun): a tool with a heavy metal head used for digging.
agrarian (adjective): relating to agriculture or farming.
contrite (adjective): feeling or showing remorse for wrongdoing.
ravenous (adjective): extremely hungry.
delusion (noun): a mistaken belief that is held with strong conviction.
destitute (adjective): having very little or no money or possessions.
reverential (adjective): showing or expressing deep respect or reverence.
radical (adjective): relating to or favoring complete or dramatic change.
contemptuous (adjective): showing a lack of respect; scornful.
pinioned (verb): to restrain someone's arms by tying