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Short Story Fiction Words and Definitions
1st Semester- Mr. Magyari Words
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| weariness | fatigue, exhaustion |
| affable | friendly, kind, relaxed |
| bewilderment | confusement, wonder, uncertainty |
| resourceful | capable, inventive, problem solver |
| imperative | urgent, necessary |
| beleagured | surrounded, troubled |
| ascetic | self-denying, strict |
| gleam | bright light, reflection |
| paroxysm | sudden attack, rage, fury |
| remorse | regret, guilt |
| cunning | clever, sneaky, sly |
| sullen | gloomy, dark, unpleasant |
| appalled | shocked, disapproval |
| obliterated | erased, wiped out |
| perplexity | confusion, worry, complexity |
| anesthetic | substance given to numb pain |
| discern | see, notice |
| oppressive | discomfort, harsh |
| refined | delicate, pure, polished |
| frivolous | silly, trivial, foolish |
| protruding | thrust outward |
| crest | ridge, top |
| impetus | driving force, momentum |
| hampered | hindered, restrained |
| grandiose | seemingly important or splendid |
| marred | tainted or spoiled |
| interminable | endless, ceaseless |
| subsiding | descending, growing less strong |
| relentless | continuing in a severe way |
| revitalize | reenergize, liven |
| resolute | determined, firm, fixed |
| obscure | unclear, not understood |
| stolid | revealing little emotion |
| inert | not moving, lifeless |
| desecrated | damage, lack of respect |
| pondered | think carefully |
| diligently | pay attention to detail |
| reincarnation | born again in another body |
| correspondence | communication through letters |
| astray | mislead off the right path |
| accentuate | emphasize, make noticeable |
| inflicting | forcing something very unpleasant |
| premonitions | warning in advance, prediction |
| inanimate | no characteristics of life |
| languidly | no energy |
| toilsome | performing hard, tiring work |
| profusion | abundant, plentiful |
| despondent | unhappy, discouraged |
| stricken | to cancel, remove |
| leaden | dark, lacking excitement |
| rancor | bitterness, hostile, hate |
| jeer | laugh, insult |
| capricious | foolish change of mind |
| pomp | splendor display, colorful ceremony |
| languorous | slow, sluggish |
| precluded | prevent |
| impunity | freedom from punishment |
| absconded | to leave |
| repose | rest |
| obstinate | stubborn, unreasonably determined |
| aloof | distant, apart |
| precarious | insecure, unstable |
| quaint | curious in oldfashioned way |
| undaunted | not discouraged |
| lugubriously | mournful or doleful, full of grief or sorrow |
| fervent | warm, passionate |
| quibble | to argue or spar |
| remonstrance | protest, object |
| petulant | unreasonably irritable, peevish |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy |
| exultation | rejoicing greatly, joy, jubiliant |
| enlightenment | knowledge, truth |
| zeal | enthusiasm, passion |
| grimly | unhappily, glumly |
| malicious | desiring to do harm |
| doggedly | stubborn, obstinate |
| adamant | firm in position |
| propriety | proper, etiquette |
| perfunctorily | routine; lacking interest |
| viperish | spiteful, treacherous person |
| admonished | warning, caution, reprove |
| inanities | foolishness, stupidities |
| exasperating | causing irritation, provoking |
| contentious | quarrelsome |
| recumbent | resting |
| brusquely | blunt, short, to the point |
| imperiously | commanding, dominant |
| morosely | testy, cranky |
| deliberately | on purpose |
| pugnacious | quarrelsome, combative |
| derogatory | take away standing, minimize |
| plaintively | expressing sorrow, sadness |
| profound | insightful, intense |
| vitality | energy, strength |
| indolent | lazy |
| placating | stop someone from arguing |
| gropes | feel with hands |
| affliction | condition of pain |
| unperturbed | calm, not bothered |
| inexorably | continuing on with no possibility of being stopped |
| impudent | rude |
| reproachfully | criticizing someone |
| commences | to begin |
| temperance | self-restraint |
| ire | anger |
| deftly | quickly, skillfully |
| interposes | put something between two things |
| protracted | continuing for a long time |
| nonplused | surprised, confused |
| primer | beginning, first level |
| diminutive | very small |
| wryly | sense of humor in difficult situation |
| serene | peaceful, calm |
| devoutness | believing strongly in rule |
| exile | condition of being sent away, banned |
| impassively | not expressing emotion |
| bountiful | generous |
| consummately | completely in every way |
| trepidation | fear, anxiety |
| transfixed | unable to move |
| deprivation | loss of something |
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