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20 Tough Terms
Vocab for English pd 9.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pilgrimage | A spiritual journey, a lengthy journey. |
| Decorum | An orderly manner, manner-filled presence. |
| Rivulet | A tiny stream of water. |
| Permeate | Throughout, soaked penetrate. |
| Punctilious | Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. |
| Vigilant | Watchful, aware. |
| Incessant | Nonstop, continuing without pause or interruption. |
| Timorous | Timid, shy, nervous. |
| Prophetic | Far seeing, predictive, describing someone who speaks of the future confidently. |
| Obstinate | Stubborn. |
| Pensive | Reflecting deep or profound thought. |
| Raucous | Unruly, loud, chaotic. |
| Methodical | Logical, analytic, efficient, following structure or form. |
| Auspicious | Promising, favorable, giving a sign of future success. |
| Apathy | A feeling of hopelessness, not caring, no affect, not feeling one way or another about something. |
| Barrage | A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area, to bombard someone with something. |
| Fledgling | A young bird learning to fly, a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or undeveloped |
| Facade | The face of a building, especially the principal front of that looks onto a street or open space, front, facing outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality. |
| Penchant | A desire, a strong interest. |
| Proponent | Someone who is "for" or fighting for a cause. |