Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
Finesse
(noun)-skill and cleverness
He had such great finesse to play soccer.
Incessant
(adj)- describes something non stop
The noise was so incessant.
Incessantly
(adverb)- describes something non stop
I incessantly bothered my brother just to get him mad.
Odious
(adj)-describes something that’s hated
The odious smell disturbed me.
Nocturnal
(adj)-describes something active at night
The nocturnal bat flew into the night.
Palpable
(adj)- able to be felt
The palpable anger she had flowed all over the room.
Tangible
(adj)-describes something that is real
The evidence was not tangible
Disarming
(adj)-describes something with kindness
His disarming smile hid his terrible character he had.
Analyze
(verb)- to study or observe
the doctor analyzed his DNA
Analytical
(adj)- describes something with skill
His analytical skills helped his team go to the finals.
Futile
(adj)-describes something that is pointless
The plan was futile.
Condone
(adj)-to forgive or overlook an offense
When you steal a phone it will not be condoned.
Preclude
- verb
- to prevent or make impossible before hand
- I tried to prevent the cup from falling
Retribution
- noun
- punishment for doing something wrong
- The Retribution for him stealing the diamond ring was 30 years
Avenge
- verb
- to get revenge by punshing the wrongdoer
- He went to avenge the death of his brother by going to find and punish the person who killed his brother
Avenger
- noun
- someone who avenges a wrong
- The cop as the avenger who helped find the killer
Connoisseur
- noun
- a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in field
- He was a very known connoisseur when he awarded for best mathematician
Accost
- verb
- to approach or speak in a challenging or aggressive way
- When he spoke to the boy he spoke in a accosted matter
