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Vocab for SE Hinton
That Was Then, This is Now Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| communal | of or pertaining to a group or community |
| conceit | excessively high opinion of one's own worth or ability |
| credulous | believing on slight evidence, gullible |
| drawl | to speak slowly with long, drawn out vowels |
| gravity | seriousness, importance |
| homely | plain or unattractive in appearance |
| obscure | difficult to see, vague |
| profundity | profound knowledge, intellectual depth |
| rue | to be sorry for, regret |
| swell | to increase in size |
| wistful | having unfulfilled longing or yearning |
| witticism | a clever and witty remark |