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For "The Road Not Taken"
Term | Definition |
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Apathy | noun Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
Bereft | adjective Deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset. |
Brevity | noun Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. |
Bystander | noun A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part. |
Countenance | noun A person's face or facial expression. |
Daunted | verb Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive. |
Diminutive | adjective Extremely or unusually small. |
Discernible | adjective Able to be discerned; perceptible. |
Diverge | verb (of a road, route, or line) Separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction. |
Elusive | adjective Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. |
Miscreant | noun A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law. |
Protrude | verb Extend beyond or above a surface. |
Ragamuffin | noun A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes. |
Reverberate | verb (of a loud noise) Be repeated several times as an echo. |
Rubbish | noun {BRITISH} Waste material; refuse or litter. |
Scrutinize | verb Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. |
Tirade | noun A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. |
Utopia | noun An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. |
Vagabond | noun A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. |
Vindicate | verb Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. |