Term 1 Vocabulary

seclude or shut up in or as if in a convent or monastery

make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

burn (something) superficially or lightly

a stupid or careless mistake

the part of a bell tower or steeple in which bells are housed

end of the story

detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

enthusiastic or passionate

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely

graceful and elegant bearing in a person

a large container like a barrel, made of wood, metal or plastic and used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks

shriveled or wrinkled with age

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work

struggle between opposing sources

gratify or indulge

driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement

the complete loss or absence of hope

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract

the section of the plot leading up to the climax

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

winds the story down from the climax to the resolution

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion

shaking or quivering slightly

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

abundant in supply or quantity