Vocabulary FINAL E9 Semester 1

ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery

refract

absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

Proclivity

to shake or tremble in speaking

pulverise

bestial

inclined to silence, reserved in speech

without hope or encouragement

deserving or causing hatred

to supply or brighten with light

strange, uncommon, unusual

to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner

obsolete, despicable

a powder

conscience

to move, climb, or go upwards

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

scurry

a small bag or suitcase

completely puzzled or confused

roll or fold up securely and neatly

an article or thing of very little value

a leafy green vegetable

pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

extreme and generally prolonged pain

bringing or tending to bring ruin

conjure

stratum

a moveable article of personal property

utensil made of wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint

to engage in thought or reflection

to make milder or less severe

the passing of one physical or mental characteristic genetically from one generation to another

to differ in sentiment or opinion

give strength or energy to

melancholy

(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection

a glassy, opaque substance applied the the surface of metal, pottery, etc.

speak rapidly and unintelligible

an institution for the maintenance of the mentally ill

a controversial argument

never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly, so frequent as to seem endless & uninterrupted

to imprison; confine

without any name acknowledged

not easily stirred or moved mentally

marionette

the art or technique of conveying emotions

a strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of words or feelings

express complete disapproval of

mausoleum

wishing evil or harm to others

extreme heat

having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence

To excite or arouse agreeably

reverence for God or devout fulfilment of religious obligations

a tract of open uncultivated upland, a heath; a tract of open land preserved for shooting

uncontrollably emotional