Realism Vocab Flashcards
Malevolent
ill will, malice, a wish to do evil to others
The dictator was extremely malevolent in his rule.
Maniac
a person showing symptoms of wild behavior especially violent or dangerous
The dictator became a maniac as the power consumed him.
Ornery
bad tempered
the evil twin was ornery and cruel.
Outlandish
freakishly strange or odd
The ruling was outlandish
Pensive
engaged in serious thought
The dictator became pensive as he contemplated war
Perilous
full of danger or risk
Rock climbing is perilous
Poignant
deeply touching
The author’s poem was deeply poignant
Potentate
A person who possesses great power
The dictator was a potentate
Preternaturally
acting out of the ordinary course of nature
Russia acted preternaturally and invaded Ukraine
Prowl
to move stealthily or move around as in search of prey
The CIA agent prowled around undercover in Cuba
Reproach
address someone in a way that expresses disapproval or disappointment
The dictator reproached his mother
Riotous
involving public disorder
There was a great riotous in response to the new rules.
Scour
To clean vigorously
I scoured my car for days.
Symmetry
balanced proportion
there is symmetry in the butterfly’s wings.
Temperance
moderation or self restraint, especially in eating or drinking
I showed great temperance in my new diet.
