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vocabulary study eng
english 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | modesty or limited/low view of one's own importance |
| serene & tranquil | peaceful |
| hospitable | welcoming friendly |
| profound | deep, thoughtful |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| tenacious | determined, go-getting, relentless, never gives up |