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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gen | family, life |
| carn/corp | flesh, body |
| contr/ant(i) | against |
| bene | bene |
| Somber | serious, sad |
| Intricate | detailed, involved, complex |
| apathy-N | not caring |
| condescend-V | to look down upon someone |
| empathy-N | caring and feeling |
| banish-V, | to dismiss or send out |
| grieve-V | to mourn over loss |
| profound-ADJ | deep thoughtful |
| indignant-ADJ | angry |
| dilemma-N | a serious problem |
| decorum-N | a polite manner |
| contempt-N | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet-N | a tiny little tricky stream |
| hospitable-ADJ | a welcoming manner |
| console-V | to soothe |
| Faltering | to move unsteadily, stumble, stagger |
| Pallid | pale or lacking color |
| Spasm | sudden movement of muscles |
| Cumbersome | bulky or heavy |
| Disfigurement | misshapen, deformed, in appearance |
| Semblance | appearance, likeness |
| penchant | wish to accomplish something |
| Pilgrimage | a lengthy, spiritual journey |
| Convulsions | small seizures, mini violent motions |
| Enamored | deeply in love with, infatuate |
| Raucous | out of control |
| Minutiae | tiny little details of life |
| Dignitaries | important people, people with dignity |
| Prowess | courage and skill(emphasis on skill) |
| Errant | random ----off topic ----out of time |
| Tranquil | peaceful |
| Junket | a quick trip |
| Gallantry | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
| Adulation | praise |
| Retribution | payback or punishment |
| charisma | a positive, magnetic personality, a quality of charm |
| complacent | quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |
| frail | weak |
| sullen | sad, somber |
| concede | to give in |
| vehement | like tenacious, passionate, strong |
| smug | arrogant, stuck-up |
| serene | tranquil, peaceful |
| relentless | unceasing, unstopping |
| jeer | to sneer or mock, make fun of in an evil way |
| optimistic | positive |
| pessimistic | negative |
| capsize | to turn over |
| concede | to give in |
| patriarchal | male-based society |
| fledgling | young |
| indigenous | native |
| illiterate | not literate |
| disconsolate | glum |
| descendent | individuals who will continue a legacy--children |
| destiny | one’s fate |
| legacy | the impact one leaves behind after he or she is gone |
| rebellious | going against |
| adversity | problem |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| perverse | contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
| conventional | usual as in practice, |
| vigil-n | a spiritual time of “watching” and waiting |
| prophet-n | someone who “sees” into the future and will lead |
| humility- n quiet | quiet, modest, unassertive, lack of arrogance |
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