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Fault in Our Stars
Chapter 1: novel vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| serenity | calm, or tranquil |
| monotone | sameness of tone, sometimes to a boring degree |
| denounce | to condemn or strongly criticize openly or publicly |
| oblivion | the state of being completely forgotten or unknown |
| chastening | the infliction of suffering upon someone for purposes of moral improvement |
| . mantra | an often repeated word or phrase, often a truism |
| deign | to condescend, look down on |
| hamartia | a tragic flaw |