princess and goblin 28-32 Flashcards
modest in spirit or manner; not overly proud or bold
humble
a rude or inappropriate act
impertinence
to talk wildly as if crazy
rave
amazement or dismay that makes one feel helpless or confused
consternation
care taken in advance to prevent harm
precaution
a container (such as a bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something
vessel
a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
uproar
lying flat
prostrate
able to move quickly and easily; nimble
agile
comfort in times of grief, distress, or suffering
consolation
having a body part and especially an arm or leg disabled enough so as to be unable to get around without pain or difficulty
lame
awaken; to make or become active
rouse
a structure built against a wall or building to give support and strength
buttress
a violent storm
tempest
a violent or forceful flow of water
torrent
to block the way; obstruct
blockade
to unpleasant, painful, or difficult to accept or bear
inendurable
not able to speak
inarticulate
a poem that tells a story of adventure, romance, or hero that is usually sung.
ballad
clouded or discolored by sediment
turbid
a place or opening through which something is let out; exit
outlet
parallel to the horizon; level
Horizontal
an obstruction usually made in a hurry for protection against attack or for blocking the way
barricade
being at right angles to a given line
Perpendicular
