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Period 3, English VC
Term | Definition |
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Grimace | a sad, disappointed look, a frown |
Wince | to cringe or wince in pain |
Tenacious | determined, relentless, go getting |
Exuberant | thrilled , excited |
somber | serious, sad |
fallible | capable of making mistakes |
Belligerent | ready to fight, confrontational, aggressive, angry (belli-word root means war) |
Intricate | detailed, particular, involved (spider web)complex |
Luminous | bright, filled with light, en”lightened” |
apathy | not caring |
condescend | to look down upon someone |
empathy | caring and feeling |
banish | to dismiss or send out |
grieve | to mourn over loss |
ponder | to think about |
profound | deep thoughtful |
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 |