Illustrated Man Vocab Flashcards
(18 cards)
Reluctantly
Unwillingly
Veldt
An open area with grass bushes or shrubs in southern Africa
Joviality
State of expressing humor or being jolly
Darn
To mend torn clothing with rows of stitches
Neuroses
Feeling of anxiety and obsessive thoughts that dominate the personality
Persecute
To annoy harass or troubled an individual
Marionette
A puppet who’s jointed limbs are moved by string
Eminently
Easily seen or obvious
Unethical
Not proper or right
Earnest
Serious in intention purpose or effort
Indignant
Expressing strong displeasure at something that is offensive or insulting
Respite
Period of rest or relief
Bustle
Move with great energy
Disdain
Hate or indifference
Conceit
Too high of an opinion of oneself
Evasive
Not straightforward or direct, not giving a direct answer
Impregnable
Strong enough to resist or withstanding attack
Melodramatic
Displaying exaggerated emotions