•Implacable-
someone or something that cannot be
calmed down or made less angry
•Aloof- at a distance, physically or
mentally
•Promontory-
high elevation or point of land that extends
out over water.
•Disdain- to reject or refuse someone or
something because they are seen as
unworthy
•Adorn- to decorate or add beauty to
something or someone
•Revelry- noisy, boisterous festivity
•Glowered-
to stare with anger, scowl
•Pliant- something that can be easily
molded or shaped, adaptable
•Tremulous-
fearful, timid, trembling
•Restitution-
restoring lost or stolen property to the owner.
English 10- Today we reviewed vocab and prepared for the quiz on Friday. We then finished chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men. Here are the vocab definitions if you need them:
¨Derision-
contempt, hatred, ridicule
¨Nuisance-
causing inconvenience
or annoyance
¨Rheumatism
– painful inflammation of joints or
muscles
¨Bemused-
puzzled, confused
¨Indignation-
anger or annoyance with unfair treatment
¨Jeer-
taunt, ridicule
¨Mollify-
to appease, relieve
¨Aloof-
distant, cool, unfriendly
¨Recumbent-
lying down
¨Aesthetic-
appreciation of beauty
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