Awakening Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 demure (adj) | affectedly modest, reserved, serious |
| countenance (noun) | the face as an indication of mood or character |
| tacit (adj) | implied, but unspoken |
| atonement (noun) | reparation for an offense |
| encumbrance (noun) | an impediment or burden |
| efface (verb) | to make oneself shyly inconspicuous |
| iota (noun) | a small or insignificant amount |
| impervious (adj) | impenetrable, not capable of being affected or disturbed |
| camaraderie (noun) | a spirit of friendly good fellowship |
| congenial (adj) | agreeable; existing in harmony |
| sensuous (adj) | of or relating to the senses |
| remonstrate (verb) | to present and urge reasons in opposition |
| langorous (adj) | lacking energy or vigor |
| tumult (n) | a turbulent uprising; violent agitation of mind |
| sonorous (adj) | characterized by full, loud sound often with a clear tone |
| abyss (noun) | a great, immeasurably deep space |
| diminuative (ad) | exceptionally small |
| acme (noun) | highest point or stage |
| solicitous (adj) | full of concern or fears |
| accede (verb) | to express approval or give consent |
| discernment (noun) | being able to comprehend what is obscure |
| effusive | marked by the expression of great emotion |
| candor | honest or sincere expression; frankness |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination |
| desultory | lack of definite plan or purpose |
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