Vocab 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
*bewildered
completely puzzled or confused
*calamity
an event that causes great harm
chagrin
a feeling of annoyance or displeasure
*caste
a division of society based upon wealth, rank, or occupation
distress
great suffering of body or mind
dwelling
a shelter in which people live; a house
*dictation
the act of saying something aloud for another person to write down
barbaric
cruel; savage; uncivilized
*distinguished
widely known and admired for excellence
bliss
complete happiness; joy
*impoverished
poor
*punctual
on time
*elegant
beautiful or luxurious; graceful in movement or form
*trivial
of little worth; insignificant
elixir
a medicinal or even magical potion; a cure-all
*vacant
not used to live in; empty
affliction
something that causes pain or unhappiness
paste
a very brilliant glass used for artificial gems
vestibule
a hall or room between the outer door and the inside part of a building
will
the desire or choice by a person
