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act 3
miracle worker act three
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| silhouetted | something that has a shadowy background |
| audible | loud enough to be heard |
| interminable | tiresomely long, tedious |
| wistful | melancholy |
| serene | unclouded, fair |
| devoutness | sincere, earnest |
| painstakingly | extremely careful |
| tow | under close guidance |
| threshold | The point that must be exceeded to begin producing a given effect |
| composed | (blank) |
| contemplates | think about |
| disengage | release from something that is held tight |
| laments | a wail / cry |
| tolerant | kind/ patient |
| compromise | settlement where both sides give in a bit |
| restores | returns |
| aversion | disliking |
| hoists | lifts |
| rigid | stiff, not moving |
| astounded | suprised/ bewildered |
| headlong | suddenly forceful, full speed ahead |
| trepidation | with fear |
| mediate | settle |
| prevails | greater un influence |
| douses | wet thoroughly |
| transfixed | to be motionless in awe |
| debris | remains of something broken |
| dwindling | dripping/ slowly goign away |
| trellis | wooden structure where vines, platns grow |
| feverishly | marked by intense activity |
| stammering | hesitating in speech, stuuter |
| deprivation | loss |
| composed | calm, peacefull |
| exile | living away from others |
| manipulates | move around by ones hands |
| temple | forehead |
| forlorn | appearing sad, lonely, deserted |
| alter subtly | change slowly so it is not abrupt |
| pursues | follows |
| debt | something that is owed |
| ruefully | expressing sorrow |
| simultaneously | thappenning at the same time |
| relish | a veggie tray |
| obliges | did a service or favor for |
| inclines | nod head |
| bland | pleasent in manner |
| deliberatly | done on purpose |
| Papist | dissrespectful term for roman catholics |
| extremity | hand or foot |