Schooled Literature Vocab Words Pt. 1
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MsWellsFlorida on February 1, 2012
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14 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 commune | a body of people or families living together and sharing everything |
| recollection | to recall or remember, the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) |
| reluctant | unwilling to become involved |
| conviction | a fixed or strong belief |
| venture | (n.) a risky or daring undertaking; (v.) to expose to danger; to dare |
| exhilarate | to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to |
| decisive | conclusive; beyond doubt; showing determination |
| reverence | profound respect; a feeling or attitude |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive dictator |
| ordeal | a difficult or painful experience, a trial |
| mollify | to calm or make less severe |
| berserk | in a state of violent or destructive rage, in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon |
| erratic | liable to sudden unpredictable change |
| lament | a cry of sorrow and grief; to regret strongly |
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