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vocab for exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perdition | Hell or state of eternal punishment |
| fiendish | devilish |
| vehement | vigorously, fiercly |
| alacrity | n. - cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness |
| incredulous | anger due to unfairness |
| imploring | questioning, curious |
| paroxysm | a sudden violent outburst |
| bereavement | state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one --noun |
| physiognomy | The look or impression your facial features give (noun) |
| recluse | a hermit |
| chagrin | a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation |
| rankle | verb to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| magisterial | Adjective-having authority |
| bewail | to wail |
| phalanx | Noun a body of troops or police officers, standing or moving in close formation |
| assiduous | diligent |
| petulant | childishly sulky or bad-tempered (petulant teenager)(drama queen) |
| expostulate | Express strong disaproval or disagreement. Verb |
| equanimity | (n) - mental or emotional stability (especially under stress or strain); calmness |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| dilapidation | deterioration and disrepair due to old age or long use |
| misanthropist | someone who hates other people |
| taciturn | silent |
| partiality | favoring one over another |
| acquiesce | Verb- to accept something even though you dont want to do it, witout protest |