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Eng I vocab #5/6

English I Vocabulary Review Lessons 5-6

termdefinition
agitation a violent shaking; an emotional disturbance or excitement
apparition a ghost; a phantom; an appearance seen suddenly
cope to deal with; to handle problems or difficulties
moors a large, open area of land, often marshy with heather growing on it; to keep a boat fastened to the shore; to fasten
palatial like a palace; magnificent and grand
plaintive mournful; melancholoy; sad
obsession a preoccupation; an idea, feeling, or impulse a person cannot escape
genealogy an account of the descent of a person or family from ancestors; lineage
benefactor a person who has given help; a patron
aloof cool or distant in relationships with others; indifferent
arrogance conceit; overbearing pride; a lack of regard for others
docile gentle, easy to manage; obedient
frivolous silly; playful; unimportant
kindle encourage; fire-up; inspire;ignite; to set on fire
seethe to be exicted or disturbed; churn; bubble; boil
sinister threatening trouble or bad luck; evil
smug overly satisfied with one's own goodness or achievements; superior; arrogant
spurn to turn down; to reject with scorn and contempt; snub; look down on
unscrupulous dishonest; immoral; deceitful;crooked; having on principles of right or wrong
yearn to long for or desire; crave
Created by: nwalker
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