The Metamorphisis Flashcards
(20 cards)
reproach
to express criticism towards
harbinger
a event that foreshadows a future event
fathom
to understand, after much thought
imminent
close in time; about to occur
muster
to gather or bring together: muster courage, strength
composure
steadiness of mind under stress
liberate
to grant freedom to; free from confinement
obstinate
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose, opinion, etc; characterised by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude
protrude
to stick out from
suppress
to try to keep under control, such as:
- to stop others from doing something by force - to keep something from happening - to keep news from spreading - to control an emotion
simultaneous
occurring, operating, or done at the same time
tranquil
free from disturbance, calm
invocation
any petitioning or supplication for help or aid; the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc, for aid, protection, or inspiration
dun
to make persistent demands on (someone), especially for payment of a debt
discernible
distinguishable; capable of being recognised as distinct or different
dissuade
to persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action
admonish
to caution, advise, or counsel against something; to reprove or scold, especially in a mild or good-willed manner
wretched
very unfortunate on condition or circumstance; miserable, pitiable; mean, despicable
prevailing
predominant; generally current, having superior power or influence
decisive
having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important
