Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
Finesse
Noun
Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation
With the way she handled the problem, you could tell she had perfect finesse.
Incessant/ly
Adjective/adverb
non-stop, without ending, *describes an action that is nonstop
She whined incessantly
odious
adjective
describes something that deserves hatred, awful
The holocaust was odious
Nocturnal
Adjective
describes something that is active at night
The owl is nocturnal
Palpable
adjective
Able to be felt emotion
The woman’s anger is so palpable, even police are afraid to come near.
tangible
Adjective
Describes something with substance or reality, capable of being touched or identified.
Although I had no tangible evidence, I was still certain that someone snooped in my locker.
disarming
Adjective
describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust possibly deceiving
The teacher’s smile was so disarming that the students forgot their worries and liked him immediately
Analytical
Adjective
describes someone or something that is skilled in breaking apart information and examining it
Futile
Adjective
has no result or effect
We tried to prepare for hurricane Sandy but our efforts were futile and our whole house was destroyed.
condone
Adjective
To forgive, overlook, or allow and offense.
Stealing someone’s money or their phone should not be condoned, no matter what the situation.
Preclude
Verb
To prevent or make impossible beforehand
I precluded myself from studying by leaving my binder at school
Retribution
Noun
Punishment for doing something wrong
I knew I would get retribution when I didn’t study for my test
Avenge
Verb
to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
I vowed to avenge the theft of my most favorite balloon
Avenger
Noun
Someone who avenges a wrong
I am an avenger and if anyone touches my balloons they will get punished
Connoisseur
Noun
Person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
I visit balloon stores every other week because I am a connoisseur of special balloons
