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WORLD LIT SHORT STORY VOCAB

Here are the words you will be responsible for on the vocab test...good luck

AB
fictivefictional
compunctionregret
inconceivablyIn a manner that cannot be understood
impulsivelywithout careful thought
histrionicaldramatic
preposterousabsurb;contrary to common sense
sedatelycalmly; quietly
inattentivenot paying attention
searto scorch or burn
divulgeto make known
respitea temporary relief
inanefoolish
inveigleto lead on with deception
withdrawnreserved
enmityA bitter attitude for an enemy
debilitatingmaking feeble
equanimitythe ability to remain calm
brazenbold; shameless
nonchalantlycoolly; without apparent concern
impotencehelplessness
escstaticallyin a joyful manner
intimidateto make afraid; to threaten with violence
tepidmoderately warm
detachmentthe state of being aloof
desolationmisery
maliciousspiteful; intentionally harmful
wistfulshowing vague longings
imbueto inspire; fill with color
protrudeto thrust or jut out
immaculateperfectly clean; without a stain
derangedinsane
inexplicablethat cannot be explained, understood
assuagedcalmed; pacified
putrescentrotting and foul-smelling
retortto answer a challenge or insult
surreptitiousdone in secret, stealthy way
tribulationgreat distress or agony
deferencecourteous respect
cosmopolitanworldly; common to most parts of the world
naivesimple; childlike
plantivemournful; sad
malevolenthaving or showing spite or hatred
engrossto take one's entire attention
theologicalbased on religious teachings
laconicusing just a few words
obeisancea gesture or respect or reverence
commiserateto sympathize with
contraveneto act in opposition to
incomprehensiblebeyond understanding
untaintedunspoiled


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