Vocab ELA #1 Flashcards
wasd
to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way
coax
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
taunt
very pretty or charming; pleasing to the eye
picturesque
a situation in which you are forced to leave your country or home and go to live in a foreign country
exile
requiring a lot of time and effort
laborious
a widespread belief that someone has a particular habit or characteristic
reputation
an act of moving back or withdrawing
retreat
dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening
gloomy
a moving cloud or mass of smoke, steam; a large wave
billows
angry or upset about something and refusing to discuss it with others
sulkily
to beg for something; to ask in a serious and emotional way
beseech
containing a lot of salt, usually from sea water; salty
briny
to move at a speed faster than walking
trot
almost not at all; hardly; barely
scarcely
showing or causing unhappiness or sad feelings
dismal
a feeling that you must do the same things as other people of your age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them
peer pressure
an object that is used by a performer or actor to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage or in a movie
prop
to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself or glad about someone else’s trouble
smirk
determined; not letting up; nonstop; unceasing
relentless
a story that you write or tell to someone, usually in great detail
narrative
