Vocabulary (3) Flashcards
(20 cards)
Beclouded
means covered or made unclear, like something hidden by clouds or fog
Forlorn
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
Ember
a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
Ire
anger
Conceiving
forming an idea or plan.
Bourne
a boundary or a destination
Rear
to raise, care for, or bring up, especially in the context of children.
Interloper
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
Irksome
irritating; annoying.
Pledge
a promise or commitment to do something. It can also refer to something given as security or assurance.
Uncongenial
(of a person) not friendly or pleasant to be with.
Perjured
having lied or given false testimony, especially under oath./ (of a person) guilty of perjury.
Lest
for fear that — used to say that you do not want something to happen
Elicit
to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
Abhor
regard with disgust and hatred
Artifice
a clever or deceptive trick, skill, or strategy used to deceive or manipulate.
Precocious
(of a child) having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
Parley
a discussion or negotiation, especially between opposing sides, to resolve a conflict or reach an agreement.
Scarcely
only just; almost not.
Reverberation
The echo or repetition of sound or an effect.
