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Cohen Vocab List 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stupor (noun): | A state of near-unconsciousness, shock, or insensibility. |
| Magnanimous (adjective) | Generous or forgiving, especially toward someone less powerful. |
| Decrepit (adjective): | Worn out or weakened by age or neglect. |
| Impertinence (noun): | Rude or disrespectful behavior. |
| Providential (adjective): | Happening at a lucky or convenient time, as if by fate. |
| Senile (adjective): | Showing the weaknesses or memory loss of old age. |
| Taper (verb): | To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense. |
| Scrum (noun): | A disorderly crowd of people struggling/pushing together (originally from rugby). |
| Metronome (noun): | A device that produces regular ticks or beats to keep time in music. |
| Arrhythmia (noun): | An irregular heartbeat. |