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TMW Act 2
Vocabulary Act 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| intervene | to come between to stop |
| wry | amusing clever ironic |
| impaired | weakened or damaged/ having a disability of some kind |
| gesture | a movement of part of the body especially a hand or head, to express an idea or meaning |
| deliberate | done consciously and intentionally |
| devoid | entirely lacking or free from |
| dignity | the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect |
| presume | suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability |
| thwarted | to prevent someone from accomplishing something |
| ravage | cause severe and extensive damage to |
| contemplate | look thoughtfully for a long time at |
| frivolous | not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully |
| accustom | make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual. |
| curt | rudely brief |
| abrupt | sudden or unexpected |
| incarnate | (especially of a deity or spirit) embodied in flesh; in human form |
| indecisive | not settling an issue |
| reluctant | unwilling and hesitant; disinclined |