Vocabulary Flashcards
Tethered
tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.
Squeamish
easily made to feel sick especially by unpleasant images.
Potential
having the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Unrelenting
not giving way to kindness or compassion.
Inquiry
an act of asking for information.
Betrayal
the action of betraying a group or a person.
Delusion
a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.
Demoted
give someone a lower rank
Solemn
characterized by deep sincerity.
Ponder
think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
Dilemma
a difficult situation or problem.
Mandatory
required by law or rules
Confidante
a person with whom one shares a secret.
Vengeful
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.
Relapse
a deterioration in someone’s state of health after a temporary improvement.
