Vocab for The Metamorphosis

  1. Melancholy (noun) - A deep, prolonged sadness or feeling of sorrow.

  2. Malingerer (noun) - A person who pretends to be ill or injured to avoid work or duty.

  3. Superfluous (adjective) - Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

  4. Reverberating (verb) - Echoing or resounding repeatedly.

  5. Plaintive (adjective) - Sounding sad and mournful.

  6. Prudent (adjective) - Showing good judgment or wisdom in decision-making, especially about the future.

  7. Ailment (noun) - A minor illness or medical condition.

  8. Agitation (noun) - A state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness.

  9. Supposition (noun) - An uncertain belief, assumption, or guess.

  10. Amiably (adverb) - In a friendly, pleasant, or agreeable manner.

  11. Obstinate (adjective) - Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action.

  12. Indisposition (noun) - A mild illness or unwillingness to do something.

  13. Entreaty (noun) - An earnest or humble request.

  14. Bewildered (adjective) - Perplexed, confused, or puzzled.

  15. Unassailable (adjective) - Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

  16. Presentiment (noun) - A feeling or intuition about something, especially something unpleasant, that is going to happen.

  17. Reproach (verb) - To express disapproval or disappointment.

  18. Pell-mell (adverb) - In a hasty, disorganized, or disorderly manner.

  19. Decisive (adjective) - Showing the ability to make firm decisions quickly and effectively.

  20. Audacious (adjective) - Daring, recklessly bold.

  21. Denizen (noun) - Inhabitant, one that frequents a place.

  22. Contrive (verb) - Devise, plan; to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner.

  23. Impetus (noun) - A driving force; stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity.

  24. Remnant (noun) - A usually small part, member, or trace remaining.

  25. Scrutiny (noun) - A searching study, inquiry, or inspection; a close watch.