Flashcards: Uglies, Gilgamesh, and Pharaoh's Daughter Vocab
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Vocabulary words from Uglies, Gilgamesh, and Pharaoh's Daughter
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Penguin, Minnie's People, OCTAVIO y FELIPE y PEDRO y GUILLERMO y SHEN KAI RONG
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Cacophony | an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds |
| Distinguish | to be aware of a difference between people, groups, or things, or to know that they are different from each other |
| Symmetrical | balanced proportions |
| Parameter | a fact or circumstance that restricts how something is done |
| Conservative | in favor of preserving the status quo, traditional values and customs, and against abrupt change |
| Vulnerable | open to emotional or physical danger |
| Untenable | lacking the qualities that make defense possible |
| Reverie | a state of pleasant contemplation. Daydreaming |
| Serpentine | winding and twisting, with many bends and curves. |
| Vapid | lacking interest or liveliness |
| Predatory | eager to steal from or destroy others for gain |
| Aquiline | thin, curved, and pointed like an eagle's beak |
| Sustain | to support somebody or something through emotional, moral, or physical means. |
| Paranoia | extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives |
| Sheepish | showing embarrassment at having done something awkward or wrong |
| Plunder | to rob a place or the people living there or steal goods using violence |
| Encroach | to intrude gradually or stealthily |
| Revelation | information that is newly disclosed, especially surprising or valuable information |
| Tenuous | not based on anything significant or substantial |
| Indulge | to allow someone or yourself to have or do something enjoyable |
| Impervious | not allowing passage into or through something |
| Accomplice | somebody who knowingly helps somebody to commit a crime |
| Pugnacious | inclined to fight or be aggressive |
| Augment | to grow, or increase something in number, amount, size, strength, or |
| Mutinous | refusing to obey or submit to control, especially military control |
| Despot | a tyrant or ruler with absolute powers |
| Bridle | to react with slight anger or indignation |
| Invincible | incapable of being defeated or beaten as a result of great strength or skill |
| Malign | to say or write unpleasant things about somebody or something |
| Paradox | a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd but is or may be true |
| Intrigue | to make someone greatly interested or curious |
| Imperceptible | very slight or gradual |
| Haggard | wild and unruly in appearance |
| Ballast | something that serves no particular purpose other than to give weight to provide additional stability |
| Myriad | so many that they cannot be counted |
| Vexation | the state of being provoked to irritability or anxiety |
| Prattle | to talk in a silly, idle, or childish way |
| Evasive | intending to avoid something unpleasant |
| Impudent | showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness |
| Inundate | to overwhelm somebody with a huge quantity of things |
| Idolater | a fanatical admirer of somebody or something |
| Inquisitive | eager for knowledge |
| Contempt | a powerful feeling of dislike toward someone or something |
| Wistful | deep in sad thoughts, especially thoughts of something yearned for |
| Consequential | of considerable importance, significance, or value |
| Enthrall | to delight or fascinate somebody thoroughly |
| Avidity | great eagerness or greed for something |
| Assuage | to provide relief from something distressing or painful |
| Sympathize | to share the feelings of someone else or show compassion for another |
| Appease | to pacify someone, especially by giving in to demands |
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