Short Story Unit Flashcards
Incessant
Non stop without ending (adjective)
Synonyms: endless, constant
Incessantly
Describes an action (adverb)
Synonyms: Endlessly, Constantly
Odious
Describes something deserving hatred (adjective)
Synonyms: abominable, detestable
Nocturnal
Describes something active at night (adjective)
Palpable
Able to be touched or felt (adjective)
Synonyms- tangible, Perceptible
Tangible
Describes something that has substance or reality capable of being touched (adjective)
Synonyms: palpable, touchable
Disarming
Describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness (adjective)
Synonyms- endearing, sweet
Analytical
Describes something skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining
Synonyms: logical
Futile
Describes something that’s has no result or effect (adjective)
Synonyms: fruitless, ineffective
Condone
To forgive overlook or allow an offense. (Something bad)
Analyze
To study the parts of something
Synonyms: break down, dissect
Finesse
Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation (noun)
Synonyms: refinement, delicacy
Preclude
To prevent or make impossible (verb)
Synonyms| prevent
Retribution
Punishments for doing something wrong (noun)
Synonyms| vengeance, payback
Avenge
To get revenge by punishing that wrongdoer
Synonyms| retaliate, redress
Avenger
Someone who avenges the a wrong (noun)
Synonyms| none
Connoisseur
A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field (noun)
Synonyms// enthusiast, aficionado
Accost
To approach and speak in a challenging or aggressive matter (verb)
