Unit 7 Flashcards
Dreary (adj.)
depressing
Ex: My dreary routine of going to school, eating, studying, sleeping
Weary (adj.)
Tired or fatigued
Ex: He gave a long, weary sigh
Quaint (adj.)
Attractively old-fashioned or unique
Ex: quaint country cottages
Volume (n.)
A collection
Rapping (v.)
Striking or tapping on a surface, often with a sharp sound
Bleak (adj.)
depressing
Vainly (adv.)
In an unsuccessful or futile manner
Ex: I was vainly trying to get to sleep
Surcease (n.)
end of something
Radiant (adj.)
sending out light
Implore (v.)
Beg desperatelt for
Ex: I implore mercy
Entreating (v.)
pleading
Ex: He gave her an entreating look
Scarce (adj.)
Insufficient or in short supply
Mien (n.)
Demeanor or appearance, often indicating a person’s character or mood.
Ex: He had an academic mien
Countenance (n.)
Facial expression or appearance
Discourse (n.)
Written or spoken communication or conversation
Plutonian (adj.)
Relating to the underworld
Dirge (n.)
A mournful song
Seraphim (n.)
A type of celestial being or angel
Respite (n.)
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult
Nepenthe (n.)
A fictional drug or substance mentioned in literature as a means to forget sorrow or pain.
Desolate (adj.)
Deserted of people and empty, depressed
Undaunted (adj.)
Fearless, or not discouraged
