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Short Stories-Unit 1

Unit 1 Short Stories

TermDefinition
prophetic ADJ - prediction; a prophecy
relish N or V - enjoyment; pleasure
interned V - to confine as a prisoner
pomp N - splendor; magnificent display
renowned ADJ - widely honored; famous; well known
embedded V - to fix firmly in something
bleak ADJ - harsh and barren
wrath N - anger; rage
imperiled V - to put in danger
writhed V - to twist or squirm, as in pain
forage N - food for animals
cinched V - to tighten or fasten, as a saddle or a belt
shunted V - to turn aside or move out of the way
strove V - to devote effort and energy
hurtled V - to move speedily and forcefully
resplendent ADJ - shining brilliantly; characterized by a glowing splendor
enhanced V - to make greater or increase
shrewd ADJ - cunning; clever in dealing with others
impetuous ADJ - marked by impulsive vehemence or passion; force or violent movement
piqued V - to make resentful or offend
gratified ADJ - to pleasure or satisfy
abyss N - immeasurably deep
intrepid ADJ - characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, endurance
scrutinized N - close observation or careful study
expedient N - a means to an end; something that aids in the achievement of a goal
ominously ADJ - threatening or sinister
intricate ADJ - complex; containing elaborate details
Created by: Mrs. Nolt
 

 



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