A sudden, intense burst of emotion or activity.

An old-fashioned word meaning “soon” or “in a moment.”

Noisy confusion or commotion, especially during conflict or chaos.

A person or thing that signals or foreshadows what is to come.

A written message or letter, often formal or official.

The sound of a bell, especially rung slowly to mark death or mourning.

The desire to cause harm or evil; deep hatred or ill will.

Someone who plans or schemes, often in a clever or secretive way.

A person who takes power or position by force or without a legal right.

Someone who speaks ambiguously or misleadingly, often to avoid telling the truth directly.

Extremely harmful or destructive, often in a subtle or gradual way.

To chop or cut something, especially with a heavy tool like an axe; also used metaphorically to mean shaping or carving out.

Related to the body or something physical.

A person’s ability to cope with challenges; courage, spirit, or resilience.

Greedy for wealth or material gain; excessively desirous.

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LA U2 Thematic Vocab

Question	Answer
Paroxysm	A sudden, intense burst of emotion or activity.
Anon	An old-fashioned word meaning “soon” or “in a moment.”
Hurly-burly	Noisy confusion or commotion, especially during conflict or chaos.
Harbinger	A person or thing that signals or foreshadows what is to come.
Missive	A written message or letter, often formal or official.
Knell	The sound of a bell, especially rung slowly to mark death or mourning.
Malevolence	The desire to cause harm or evil; deep hatred or ill will.
Contriver	Someone who plans or schemes, often in a clever or secretive way.
Usurper	A person who takes power or position by force or without a legal right.
Equivocator	Someone who speaks ambiguously or misleadingly, often to avoid telling the truth directly.
Pernicious	Extremely harmful or destructive, often in a subtle or gradual way.
Hew	To chop or cut something, especially with a heavy tool like an axe; also used metaphorically to mean shaping or carving out.
Corporal	Related to the body or something physical.
Mettle	A person’s ability to cope with challenges; courage, spirit, or resilience.
Avaricious	Greedy for wealth or material gain; excessively desirous.

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