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English words 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prodigy (n) | child of highly unusual talent or genius |
| listlessly (adv) | without energy or interest |
| mesmerizing (adj) | spellbinding, hypnotic, fascinating |
| discordant (adj) | clashing, not in harmony |
| lamented (v) | said with regret or sorrow |
| dawdled (v) | wasted time, lingered |
| stricken (adj) | heartbroken, affected by or suffering from something painful or distressing |
| fiasco (n) | complete failure |
| nonchalantly (adv) | without interest or concern, indifferently |
| betrayal (n) | failure to fulfill another's hopes |
| sidle (v) | move sideways, especially in a sly or sneaky manner |
| furtive (adj) | acting as if trying not to be seen |
| cowering (adj) | drawing back or huddling in fear |
| doctrines (n) | principles, teachings, beliefs |
| rifling (v) | searching thoroughly or in a rough manner |