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Vocab of Literature
Vocab of Litature
Term | Definition |
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latter | the second |
dejected | in low spirits |
despondent | disheartend |
rebuke | a sharp criticism |
writhe | twist, squirm |
aloof | unfriendly |
dissipitate | disperse |
portent | an omen |
phenomen | an unusual occurrence |
resolute | determined |
contenance | facial expression |
profound | deep |
manifest | obvious |
prodigious | huge |
langour | weakness |
placate | to appease |
derision | ridicule |
vivacious | full of life |
procure | to aquire |
retort | a quick, clever reply |
fain | pleased |
entreat | ask earnestly |
billow | a wave |
reprove | to reprimand |
plaintive | mournful |
myraid | countless |
fervor | passion |
conjure | summon |
abashed | embarrassed |
conjecture | a guess |
melacholy | sadness |
serene | calm |
amiable | friendly |
singular | unique |
perplex | confuse |
audible | able to be heard |
benevolent | chairtable |
somber | gloomy |
prostrate | lying flat |
profuse | abundant |