Short Story Flashcards by Deina Montoya

Incessant/Incessantly

Non-stop without ending

Endless constant

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Finesse

Skill or cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation

Refinement, Delicacy

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Odious

Describes something deserving hatred

Detetable

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Nocturnal

Describes something that is active at night

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Palpable

Able to be felt

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Tangible

Describes something that has substance or reality

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Disarming

Describes something that remove feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust

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Analytical

Describes someone or something that is skilled in breaking down a hole into parts

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Futile

Describes something with no result or effect

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Condone

To forgive overlook or allow in offense

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Preclude

To prevent or make unpossible

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Retribution

Punishment for doing something wrong

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Avenge

To get revenge by punishing the wrong doer

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Avenger

Someone who avenges a wrong

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Connoisseur

A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

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Accost

To approach and speak to in a challenging