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english vocab

TermDefinition
apathy (noun) feeling of hopelessness
grimace (verb) cringe in pain
dilemma (noun) major problem
contempt (noun) disgust,hatred
empathy (noun) feeling like sympathy
rivulet (noun) tiny stream of water
commotion (noun) loud raucous
pilgrimage (noun) spiritual journey
decorum (noun) manner-filled presence
humility (noun) humbleness
permeate (verb) soaked penetrate
drone (verb) continuous low sound
wince (verb) cringe in pain
grieve (verb) be sad about
ponder (verb) to think deeply
condescend (verb) talking down to someone
banish (verb) to exile
pummel (verb) hitting continuously
cower (verb) bend in fear
serene & tranquil (adj.) peaceful
profound (adj.) thoughtful
indignant (adj.) rebellious
belligerent (adj.) ready to fight
somber (adj.) serious/sad
grave (adj.) dead serious
impulsive (adj.) acts without thinking
reluctant (adj.) hesitant
intricate (adj.) detailed
ominous (adj.) threatening
defiant (adj.) indignant
conspicuous (adj.) obvious
arrogant (adj.) stuck up
unorthodox (adj.) not following rules
tenacious (adj.) never gives up
hospitable (adj.) welcoming friendly
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