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english vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |