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vocab
Term | Definition |
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exasperation (n.): | the state of being very annoyed or upset |
intriguing (adj.): | extremely interesting |
disposition (n.): | the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal; a tendency to act in a particular way |
emaciated (adj.): | : wasted away physically |
amiably (adv.): | in a pleasant or friendly way |
disdainful (adj.) | full of or expressing a strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think doesn’t deserve respect |
timid (adj.): | feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence |
indignant (adj.): | feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong; very angry |
resiliency (n.) | the state of being strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens. |
authoritatively (adv.): | done in a way that shows one’s authority or superiority |
emphatic (adj.): | showing emphasis or attracting attention |
retort (v.) | to reply or answer back quickly, as if in an argument |
warily (adv.): | showing caution or watchfulness, especially when sensing danger |
abruptly (adv.) | changed without preparation or warning |
ominously (adv.): | predicting or foreshadowing evil |
flaunt | to show in a way that attracts attention |
candid (adj.) | expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way |
jovial | full of happiness and joy |
despondent (adj.): | feeling or showing extreme discouragement |
urgency (n.): | the quality or state of being urgent (needing immediate attention) |
condemning (v.): | to declare to be wrong or evil; to prove guilty |
stammered | to speak with many stops, pauses, and repetitions |
reproachfully | done in a way that shows one’s disapproval |
adamant | unshakable or insistent, especially in maintaining a position or opinion |
compassion (n.) | pity for and desire to help someone |