South African Literature Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Reluctant | adj. not eager, unwilling, feeling or showing resistance or hesitance |
| Oscillate | v. to vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, and ideas |
| Mirth | n. gladness accompanied by laughter |
| Intrepid | adj. fearless, brave, courageous |
| Daunt | v. to intimidate, to lessen the courage of |
| Visionary | adj. having foresight and imagination |
| Audacity | n. boldness, arrogance, daring confidence |
| Brusque | adj. abrupt or blunt in manner or speech |
| Adamant | adj. stubborn or insistent on position or opinion |
| Deter | v. restrain from taking action |
| Scoff | v. be derisive or scornful |
| Deportment | n. behavior or manner of conducting one's self |
| Aghast | adj. struck in amazing or horror |
| Desolate | adj. devoid of warmth, comfort, and hope |
| Obtrusive | adj. undesirably showy, obvious, or prominent |
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