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English Vocab pd 3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apathy | hopelessness, not caring, no feeling |
| grimace | frown |
| dilemma | major problem |
| contempt | disgust hatred |
| empathy | feeling sympathy |
| rivulet | a tiny stream of water |
| commotion | chaos |
| pilgrimage | spiritual journey long journey |
| decorum | an orderly presence |
| humility | a low view of someones importance |
| drone | to make low sound |
| wince | flinch or cringe in pain |
| grieve | to be sad about |
| ponder | to think deeply |
| condecend | rude, talking down to someone |
| banish | to exile, send out, make leave |
| pummel | to punch continuously |
| cower | to bow or bend in fear |
| serene, tranquil | peaceful |
| hospitable | welcoming friendly |
| profound | deep, thoughtful |
| indignant | angry, stubborn, rebellious |
| belligerent | ready to fight |
| somber | down, serious, sad |
| grave | dead serious |
| impulsive | act without thinking |
| reluctant | hesitant, fearful, unsure |
| intricate | detailed specific |
| ominous | threatening, foreboding |
| defiant | indignant rebellious |
| conspicuous | overt, obvious, stick out |
| arrogant | stuck up |
| unorthodox | not following rules |
| tenacious | determined, go-getting, relentless, never gives up |
| premate | throughout, soaked, penetrate |