ELA Vocab 2 Flashcards
disrespect
contempt
displaying a repressed feelings of anger
smoldering
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment
premonition
a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force
defiance
not stopping; continous
unceasing
to beg urgently for aid or mercy
imploring
a person who is extremely addicted to some habit
fiend
a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping
hysterics
a person who is guilty of a misdeed; a spirited or heroic act
delinquent
a striking or notable deed; s spirited or heroic act
exploit
an electronic component for enlarging power, sound, current, or voltage
amplifier
the act of going along with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc.,
conformity
an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand or extremely powerful
awe