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Vocab - Lesson 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambivalence | The state of having mixed feelings or opposing ideas about something or someone |
| Bemused | To be puzzled, confused, or bewildered. |
| Blighted | 1.) To have a severely detrimental effect on 2.) In a badly damaged or deteriorated condition |
| Ephemeral | To last for a very short time. |
| Incomprehensible | Not able to be understood; not intelligible |
| Lament | A passionate expression of grief or sorrow |
| Nostalgia | A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. |
| Reminiscent | 1.) Tending to remind one of something 2.) Suggesting something by resemblance |
| Serene | Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil |
| Vibrant | 1.) Full of energy and enthusiasm 2.) Bright and striking in color |