Vocab Ch. 1-5 Flashcards
Adherence
The quality of adhering,steady devotion, support allegiance, or attachment
Intrigued
To arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual,new or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities
Mystified
To perplex (a person) by playing upon the person’s credulity, bewilder purposely
Obediently
Obeying or willing to obey
Ironic
Using words to convey a meaning the is the opposite of its literal meaning
Aptitude
Capability, ability, innate or acquired capacity for something, talent
Gravitating
To move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force
Abandoned
Forsaken or deserted
Elders
Of greater age, older
Serene
Calm,peaceful,or tranquil, unruffled
Palpable
Readily or plainly seen,heard,perceived
Distraught
Distracted, deeply agitated
Apprehensive
Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Chastise
To discipline, especially by corporal. Punishment
Chortled
To chuckle gleefully
Insight
An instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing especially through intuitive understanding
Transgression
An act of transgressing, violation of a law command
Humiliation
An act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated
Ritual
A system or collection of religious or other rites
Impatient
Not patient, not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc. with calm or patience
Nondescript
Of no recognized, definite, or particular type or kind
Infraction
Breach, violation, infringement
Remorse
Deep and painful regret for wrong doing, compunction
Nurturers
To feed and protect
