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Restart Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vague | general; not specific |
| exile | the act of forcing someone to leave their home |
| protest | the act of speaking out firmly against someone or something |
| temporary | continuing/being used for a short amount of time |
| mystified | made to feel confused, curious and/or amazed |
| hyperventilating | taking quick, deep breaths due to panic or medical emergency |
| ovation | when a group of people show approval/appreciation by clapping over and over |
| triumphant | happy and excited due to a victory or success |
| noble | having, showing or coming from personal qualities that people admire |
| defiant | refusing to obey |
| forged | moved forward slowly and steadily |
| scorn | strong dislike/disapproval |
| tentatively | said or done in a way that is unsure or careful |
| modest | not overly proud of oneself |
| haul | to move along |
| recoil | shrink back physically or emotionally |
| enthralled | held the attention of someone by being very interesting |
| loyalty | the state of being faithful/true to a person, cause or product |
| retort | to answer back sharply |
| impulsive | describes one who acts without thinking |
| reluctantly | unwillingly |
| dubiously | doubtfully, not trusting |
| forfeit | given up due to wrongdoing |
| tyrant | a harsh and powerful ruler |
| accomplices | people who help someone who is doing something secretly |
| sullenly | gloomily |
| concealed | hidden from sight |
| dismantle | to take apart piece by piece |
| despise | to look at with extreme hatred |
| transformation | the act of changing into something new |