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English Vocab Week 5
Pre AP English Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| mournful | feeling or expressing grief. |
| mundane | ordinary or common, as in everyday matters. |
| naturalistic | tending to present things in art and literature as they appear in nature or actuality. |
| nostalgic | inclined to long for or dwell on things of the past; sentimental |
| objective | uninfluenced by personal feelings. Seeing things from the outside, not subjectively. |
| ominous | indicating or threatening evil or danger as dark clouds indicate that a storm is coming |
| parody | a satirical imitation of something serious; must have elements of the original for it to be recognized. |
| philosophical | interested in the study of basic truths of existence and reality. |
| pious | having or displaying reverence for god and religion; sometimes negative when the display is excessive and outwardly righteous. |
| poetical | having the qualities of poetry; such as pleasing rhythms or images. |