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English vocab 2
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| grimace | a frown |
| wince | to cringe |
| tenacious | determined |
| exuberant | excited |
| somber | serious |
| fallible | capable of making mistakes |
| belligerent | aggressive |
| intricate | detailed |
| luminous | bright |
| apathy | not caring |
| condescend | to look down upon someone |
| empathy | caring and feeling |
| banish | to dismiss |
| grieve | to mourn over loss |
| ponder | to think about |
| profound | thoughtful or deep |
| indignant | angry |
| dilemma | a serious problem |
| decorum | a polite manner |
| contempt | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet | a tiny little trickly stream |
| hospitable | a welcoming manner |
| console | to soothe |
| ominous | a dark foreshadowing |
| Charisma | a positive |
| concede | to give in |
| serene | tranquil or peaceful |
| complacent | quiet, calm |
| vehement | strong, passionate |
| smug | stuck-up |
| jeer | to mock |
| sullen | sad |
| frail | weak |
| relentless | unstopping |