ED Unit 3 Short Story Vocab Flashcards
crat, cracy
rule, strength, power
Consequence
Resulting from or having important effects
SYN: result
ANT: Insignificant
Indescribable
Too unusual or extreme to be adequately described.
SYN: Inexpressible
ANT: Describable
Profusely
In an abundant manner
SYN: Abundantly
ANT: Sparingly
Boisterous
Noisy & energetic
SYN: Rowdy
ANT: Quiet
Murmur
A soft, low sound of conversation.
SYN: Whisper ANT: Shout
Ritual
A set of prescribed actions performed in a customary way.
SYN: Ceremony
ANT: Disorder
Apprehension
A feeling of anxiety or fear about something that may happen.
SYN: Anxiety
ANT: Confidence
Stir
A movement or activity that causes excitement or interest.
SYN: Excitement
ANT: Calm
cred
to believe
Instinct
An innate, fixed pattern of behavior
SYN: Intuition
ANT: Reason
Blissful
Extremely happy
SYN: Joyful
ANT: Miserable
Dismayed
Feeling alarm or disappointment.
SYN: Distressed
ANT: Composed
Punctual
At the agreed or proper time
SYN: Prompt
ANT: Late
Endurance
The ability to withstand hardship or stress over a prolonged period.
SYN: Stamina
ANT: Weakness
Dignity
The state or quality of being worthy of honor and respect.
SYN: Grace
ANT: Humiliation
Rapidly
Happening in a short amount of time
SYN: Swiftly
ANT: Slowly
Despair
A complete loss of hope.
SYN: Despondency
ANT: Hope
mot, mob
to move
Permit
To allow something to happen
SYN: Allow
ANT: Prohibit
Frail
Weak or delicate in form
SYN: Fragile
ANT: Sturdy
Latch
To fasten or secure
SYN: Securing
ANT: Releasing
Dash
To make a sudden, rapid movement.
SYN: Sprint
ANT: Walk
Snatch
To quickly seize or grab something suddenly.
SYN: Grab
ANT: Release
Barren
Empty,lacking in something
SYN: Desolate
ANT: Fertile
Congealed
Solidified; thickened.
SYN: Coagulated
ANT: Liquefied
Placid
Calm and peaceful not disturbed.
SYN: Tranquil
ANT: Agitated
