vocab 2 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Catatonic (adj.)
Relating to or having catatonia, not responding or wtv
EX: “After hearing the shocking news, he stood there catatonic, unable to process what had just happened.”
Stoop (v.)
To lower your moral standards so much
that you do (something very bad)
EX: “She refused to stoop to their level, no matter how much they tried to provoke her.”
Ailing (adj.)
Who is affected by physical or mental
pain or uneasiness
EX: “She took time off work to care for her ailing mother, who had been struggling with her health for months.”
Prancing (adj.)
To jump or run in a light, proud,
energetic way
EX:the little kid was prancing his way onto the trampoline. He was so happy and energetic
Repulsed (adj.)
To cause (someone) to have a very strong
feeling of disgust or displeasure
EX: I was repulsed when i did my chem lab and we had to dissect an animals heart
Callousness (n.)
The quality of being callous. unsympathetic
EX: “His callousness towards the feelings of others made it difficult for anyone to trust or respect him.”
Estrangement (n.)
The state of being estranged from
someone or something. Insensitive
EX: “Years of miscommunication and unresolved conflict led to the estrangement between the once-close friends.”
Recluse (n.)
Someone who always stays at home and never leaves, especially because they are afraid of interacting with other people in society
EX: “he’s a bit of a recluse. He always stayed inside due to fear of the outside social world
Trepidation (n.)
A feeling of fear about what is about to happen
EX: “She approached the stage with trepidation, nervous about speaking in front of such a large crowd.”
Seep (v.)
Of a liquid) to flow slowly through
(something)
EX: the water was seeping in the car as we started drowning
Salvage (v.)
To save or recover (a badly damaged
ship, house, property, etc.) from being
completely lost
EX: “After the storm destroyed their house, they were able to salvage a few important belongings from the wreckage.”
Antagonistic(adj.)
Hostile or showing opposition
EX: “His antagonistic attitude towards his coworkers made it difficult to collaborate on any team projects.”
