Vocab Words Flashcards
(13 cards)
Indignity
Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity.
Lamented
A conventional way of describing someone who has died or something that has been lost or that has ceased to exist.
“the late and much lamented Leonard Bernstein”
Reproach
The expression of disapproval or disappointment.
Discordant
(Of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmon
Squabbling
Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter.
Devestated
Cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief.
Connects
Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.
Influence
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Encouraged
Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Bond
A force or feeling that unites people; a common emotion or interest.
Resilience
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Perseverance
Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Generosity
The quality of being kind and generous.