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Red Kayak Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| grimace- noun | a frown, a disappointed look |
| wince- verb | to cringe |
| tenacious- adjective | determined, go getting |
| exuberant- adjective | thrilled, excited |
| somber- adjective | serious, sad |
| fallible- adjective | capable of making mistakes |
| belligerent- adjective | ready to fight, aggressive |
| intricate adjective | detailed, complex (think of a spider web) |
| luminous- adjective | bright, filled with light |
| surreal- adjective | Characterized as fantastic and incongruous imagery |
| bedraggled- adjective | in a messy or wiped out condition |
| nape- noun | the back of the neck |
| expond- verb | to explain, add details |
| warily- adverb | caution, a watchful nature |
| oxymoron- noun | two conflicting or contrasting terms(Pretty Ugly) |
| drone- verb | monotonous low continuous sound |
| agape- adjective | mouth wide open as in wonder or awe |
| nostalgia- noun | a warm feeling remembering the past |
| rail- verb | to complain bitterly |