Into the Wild Flashcards
livid
furiously angry
ash-colored or anemic looking from illness or emotion
melodramatic
overly emotional or sentimental
grimace
a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain
makeshift
(n) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj) crude, flimsy, or temporary
allure
to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
underscore
underline; emphasize
sibling
a person’s brother or sister
abyss
Bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth
abstract
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
adamant
unyielding; firm in opinion
ruminate
reflect deeply on a subject
dire
causing fear or dread or terror
fetal position
curled up into a ball to relax the abdominal muscles
knack
a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily
belated
after the expected or usual time
idiosyncrasy
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence
gregarious
sociable; fond of the company of others
compulsive
having an uncontrollable need or motivation to do something
relentless
continuous; unstoppable
ambivalent
characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes
manifesto
n. a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group
predicament
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
epiphany
a moment of sudden revelation or insight
