Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
Finesse (Noun)
Definition- Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
Synonyms: Refinement, Delicacy.
1- Incessant (Adjective)
2- Incessantly (Verb)
Definition(s)- 1- Non stop, without ending. 2- Describes an action (something that you do) that is non- stop. Synonyms: Endless, Constant .
Odious (Adjective)
Definition- Describes something deserving hatred.
Synonyms: Abominable, Detestable
Nocturnal (adjective)
Definition- Describes something that is active at night.
Synonyms: None
Palpable (adjective )
Definition- Able to be touched or felt.
Synonyms: Tangible, Perceptible
Tangible (adjective)
Definition- Describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable.)
Synonyms: Touchable
Disarming (adjective)
Definition- Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Synonyms: Endear in, Sweet
Analytical (adjective)
Definition- Describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into parts and examining their relationship.
Synonyms: Scientists, Logical
Futile ( Adjective)
Definition- Describes something that has no result or effect.
Synonyms: Fruitless, Ineffective
Condone (Verb)
Definition- To forgive, overlook, or allow an offense (something bad) .
Synonyms: Disregard
Analyze (Verb)
Definition- To study the parts of something.
Synonyms: Break down, Dissect