Pages 157-203 Flashcards
Devised
to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas: to devise a method.
Reside
to replace the siding on (a building).
Appalled
to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay: He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes.
Feigned
pretended; sham; counterfeit: feigned enthusiasm.
assumed; fictitious: a feigned name.
Flatter
to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
Compassion
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Ponder
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
Pudgy
short and fat or thick: an infant’s pudgy fingers.
Enraged
to make extremely angry; put into a rage; infuriate: His supercilious attitude enraged me.
Vow
a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy.
Holler
to cry aloud; shout; yell: Quit hollering into the phone.
Despise
to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.
Coldhearted
lacking sympathy or feeling; indifferent; unkind.
Fidget
to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
Satisfied
Feel good about smthg that is done