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Lit Vocabulary
I'll continue to add to this as we get more vocabulary.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pensive | engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep / serious thought |
| diligently | in a way that shows care & conscientiousness in one's work |
| parry | ward off ( a weapon or attack) with a countermove |
| gallant | (of a person or their behavior); heroic |
| nullify | make no use of or value; cancel out |
| respite | a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant |
| lurid | presented in a vividly shocking or sensational terms |
| adversary | one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute |
| burgeoning | beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing |
| furtive | attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive |
| parch | make or become dry through intense heat |
| mollify | appease the anger or anxiety of (someone) |
| poignant | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret |
| gullible | easily persuaded to believe something; credulous |
| writhe | make continual twisting, squirming movements of the body |
| pernicious | having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way |
| deftly | in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement |
| copiously | in large quantities |
| solicitous | characterized by or showing interest or concern |
| steadfastly | in a resolutely, or dutifully firm and unwavering manner |
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