Vocabulary words Flashcards
inquiry
is a search or request for information, knowledge, or truth
mischief
bad or silly behavior that is annoying and often not too serious
harmless
does not hurt anyone or anything
shame
you feel bad about yourself for having done something wrong
honor
a privilege or an award given to someone for doing or being something special
pity
you feel very sorry for it
untroubled
you feel calm and peaceful
intimidated
you are fearful or something or someone
cringe
you shrink or flinch in fear or embarrassment
idiom
a saying that sounds strange if you picture it in your head because it actually means something else.
crucial
very important or necessary
distinguish
to look at what makes something different
analyze
to look at or think about something carefully to better understand it.
establish
to start or to figure something out
scarce
there is not enough of something for everyone who wants to have some.