Unit 5 Assessment Vocabulary

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Outlook

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A person's point of view or general attitude to life.

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Despair

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The complete loss or absence of hope.

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Preceded

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Came before something in time.

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Melancholy

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A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

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Wonderment

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A state of awe or amazement.

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Recoil

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To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.

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Posture

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The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

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Writhing

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Making twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.

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Gleamed

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Shone brightly, especially with reflected light.

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Scornful

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Feeling or expressing contempt or derision.