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Vocabulary
Sets 1&2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apathy | a feeling of hopelessness, not caring, no affect, not feeling one way or another about something |
| grimace | frown |
| dilemma | major problem |
| contempt | disgust, hatred |
| empathy | feeling like sympathy, but the person has been through the same experience |
| rivulet | a tiny stream of water |
| commotion | a loud raucous, or cacophony, chaos |
| pilgrimage | a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| decorum | an orderly, manner-filled presence |
| humility | a modesty or limited/low view of one's own importance |
| permeate | throughout, soaked penetrate |
| drone | to make a continuous low sound |
| wince | flinch, to cringe in pain |
| grieve | to mourn or be sad about, usually over the loss of |
| ponder | to think deeply |
| condescend | rude, contemptuous, talking down to someone |
| banish | to exile, to dismiss, to send out |
| pummel | to punch over and over, hitting continuously |
| cower | to bow or bend in fear, under intimidation |
| serene | peaceful |
| hospitable | welcoming friendly |
| profound | deep, thoughtful |
| tranquil | peaceful |
| indignant | angry, stubborn, rebellious |
| belligerent | ready to fight, confrontational |
| somber | down, despondent, serious/sad |
| grave | dead serious |
| impulsive | acts without thinking |
| reluctant | hesitant, fearful, unsure |
| intricate | detailed, specific, finely described (patterned) (spider web) |
| ominous | threatening, foreboding |
| defiant | indignant, rebellious |
| conspicuous | overt, obvious, sticks out |
| arrogant | stuck up, haughty, conceited, uppity |
| unorthodox | not following rules, out of the ordinary culture or rule set, or practice |