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Vocabulary Q 3 W 2
English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Viable | practicable; workable |
| Writhe | make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body |
| Augment | to make (something) greater by adding to it ; increase |
| Commiserate | to express or feel sympathy or pity |
| Capricious | given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior |
| Desecrate | a divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose |
| Deviate | depart from an established course |
| Equanimity | mental calmness, composure or evenness of temper especially in a difficult situation |
| Euphemism | the expression "to pass away" so substituted "to die" |
| Formidable | inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large , powerful, intense, or capable |