Short Story Vocabulary Flashcards
Finesse
skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
“Their inborn finesse”
Incessant
non-stop, without ending.
“She suffered incessantly”
Odious
describes something deserving hatred.
“She learned the heavy cares of a household, the odious work of a kitchen.”
Nocturnal
describes something that is active at night.
“Finally they found on the dock one of those nocturnal couples..”
Palpable
able to be touched or felt.
“The woman’s anger was so palpable..”
Tangible
describing something that has substance or reality.
“There was no tangible evidence.”
Disarming
describing something that removes feelings.
“His smile was so disarming, we loved him already.”
Analyzed
describing something that is skilled, examining.
“The doctor analyzed the DNA.”
Futile
describing something that has no result to it.
Condone
to forgive or overlook something.
