English Vocab Flashcards
Adversarial
Not the best
Bildungsroman
Rash
Bravado
A bold manner meant to impress or intimidate
Carpe Diem
Seize the day
Derision
Contemptuous ridicule
Dominion
Control
Flounced
Move in an exaggerated or angry way
Foresight
Ability to predict
Hibakusha
Bomb-affected person
Imprudent
Not showing care for the consequences of an action
Indignation
Annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Meager
Lacking in quality or quantity
Monotonous
Lacking in variety
Morosely
In a withdrawn way
Pedestal
A position of esteem
Scoff
TO make fun of
Smoldering
Showing barely any emotion
Shikata Ga Nai
“It cannot be helped”
Volition
The power of using someone’s will
S.T.E.A.L.
S - Speech
T - Thoughts
E - Effects
A - Actions
L - Looks
Subject Matter
The topic of death within a debate, exposition, or work of art.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
Theme
The subject of a talk, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic
Foreshadowing
be a warning or indication of a future event
