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Tuck: Ch 20-Epilogue
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unflinching (adj.) | showing courage and determination in the face of fear |
| acrid (adj.) | having a sharp, unpleasant taste or smell |
| ponderous (adj.) | huge and heavy |
| remorseless (adj.) | without mercy, pity, or regret |
| gentility (n.) | elegance; having fancy manners |
| ebb (v.) | to fall away or fade |
| protruding (adj.) | sticking out from a surface |
| flail (v.) | to throw your limbs around wildly |
| exultant (adj.) | proud and joyful |
| profoundly (adv.) | extremely and intensely |
| apprehension (n.) | nervousness or anxiousness |
| accomplice (n.) | a partner in crime... literally! |
| wistful (adj.) | showing sadness and upset |
| revulsion (n.) | extreme disgust toward something |
| catholic (adj.) | all-inclusive; containing a mix of a little bit of everything |