Choice Novel Vocab Flashcards
Premonition
An intuition or anxiety of a future event, especially an unwelcome one. More generally an early warning of an event. (noun)
Vigor
Physical strength and good health. (noun)
Stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibly; daze. (noun)
Stopgap
A temporary way of dealing with a problem. (noun)
Indolence
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. (noun)
Anthropomorphized
To show or treat an animal, God, or object as if it is human in appearance, character, or behavior; personify. (verb)
Sanctum
A sacred place, especially a shrine with a temple or church. (noun)
Introspective
One who spends a large amount of time examining their own feelings and thoughts. (adj.)
Lithe
Easily bent or flexible. (adj.)
Forlorn
Sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion. (adj.)
Throng
A large or densely packed group of people or animals. (noun)
Cordial
Showing a warm and hearty friendliness, favor, or approval. (adj.)
Bolls
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax. (noun)
Gumption
Spirited, resourcefulness, the embodiment of near never giving up; locked in. (noun)
Promenade
A paved public walk, typically along a waterfront at a resort. (noun)
Take a leisurely public walk, ride, or drive so as to meet or be seen by others. (verb)