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wbts 1-10
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apathy | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| fiery | (of a person) having a passionate, quick-tempered nature |
| distress | extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain |
| subside | become less intense, violent, or severe |
| dour | relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance |
| strive | make great efforts to achieve or obtain something |
| assert | cause others to recognize (one's authority or a right) by confident and forceful behavior |
| insignificant | too small or unimportant to be worth consideration |
| wary/warily | feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems |
| vague/vaguely | of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning |
| deter/deterrent | prevent the occurrence of |
| rigorous | extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate |
| immense/immensely | involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest |
| forge | make or create (a relationship or new conditions). |
| conform | (of a person) behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards./ comply with rules, standards, or laws |