Short Story Vocab Flashcards
Finesse
Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
Synonyms; refinement, delicacy
Incessant
Non-stop, without ending
Synonyms; endless, consistant
Incessantly
Describes an action (something you do nonstop)
Odious
Describes something deserving hatred
Synonyms; abominable, detestable
Nocturnal
Describes something that is active at night
Palpable
Able to be touched or felt
Synonyms: tangible, perceptible
Tangible
Describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched
Synonyms: palpable, touchable
Disarming
Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust
Synonyms: sweet, endearing
Analytical
Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into parts and examining their relationship
Synonyms: logical
Futile
Describes something that has no result or effect
Synonyms: ineffective, fruitless
Condone
To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense
Synonyms: allow, disregard
Preclude
(verb) to prevent or make impossible beforehand
Retribution
(noun) punishment for doing something wrong
Avenge
(verb) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
Avenger
(noun) someone who avenges a wrong
Connoisseur
(noun) person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
