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Vocab #4
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Term | Definition |
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boisterously | noisily, energetically, and cheerfully; rowdily |
conjecture | an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
coquetry | flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner |
cowed | caused (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation |
delegate | entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself |
desecrate | treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate |
disposition | a person's inherent qualities of mind and character |
dissolution | the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body |
ecstatic | feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement |
elude | evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way |
eulogy | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died |
gallantry | courageous behavior, esp. in battle |
hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |
inaudible | unable to be heard |
incredulous | (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something |
indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
irked | irritate; annoy |
lacerate | deeply cut (something, esp. flesh or skin) or wound |
languid | (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed |
malice | the intention or desire to do evil; ill will |
pacifying | calming the anger, agitation, or excitement of |
persistent | continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition |
portly | (esp. of a man) having a stout body; somewhat fat |
premises | a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context |
pugnacious | eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight |
remorseless | without regret or guilt |
resignation | the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable |
scant | barely sufficient or adequate |
surly | bad-tempered and unfriendly |
tangible | perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real |
treacherous | hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers |
vigorously | strongly, energetically |