vocab 1 Flashcards
epitome
a perfect example
suave
charming, confident, elegant
jaded
worn out, lacking enthusiasm
pried
detached and moved
denizens
inhabitant
reluctantly
unwilling and hesitant
unutterably
unspeakable, beyond expression
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of dislike
luminous
bright and shining
aura
a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source
quizzical
mildly teasing or mocking
solitude
in a state or situation of being alone
bashful
very shy and easily embarrassed
unrelenting
not softening or yielding in determination
conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
incarnation
a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality
pensive
engaged in a deep or serious thought
surreptitious
secretive or stealthy
suitor
man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman
sluggish
slow moving or inactive
frantic
wild or distraught
veer
to change direction
dubious
doubtful
shrill
high pitched/loud noise
idly
without taking action or showing concern
tantalizing
tormenting or teasing
concussion
a shock from a forceful blow