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Vocab of Literature
Vocab of Litature
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| latter | the second |
| dejected | in low spirits |
| despondent | disheartend |
| rebuke | a sharp criticism |
| writhe | twist, squirm |
| aloof | unfriendly |
| dissipitate | disperse |
| portent | an omen |
| phenomen | an unusual occurrence |
| resolute | determined |
| contenance | facial expression |
| profound | deep |
| manifest | obvious |
| prodigious | huge |
| langour | weakness |
| placate | to appease |
| derision | ridicule |
| vivacious | full of life |
| procure | to aquire |
| retort | a quick, clever reply |
| fain | pleased |
| entreat | ask earnestly |
| billow | a wave |
| reprove | to reprimand |
| plaintive | mournful |
| myraid | countless |
| fervor | passion |
| conjure | summon |
| abashed | embarrassed |
| conjecture | a guess |
| melacholy | sadness |
| serene | calm |
| amiable | friendly |
| singular | unique |
| perplex | confuse |
| audible | able to be heard |
| benevolent | chairtable |
| somber | gloomy |
| prostrate | lying flat |
| profuse | abundant |