chapter one vocabulary

Cynical

• distrusting or weary of the motives of others

• overly optimistic about human nature

• believing in the goodness of people

• indifferent to the feelings of others

Abortive

• failing to produce the intended result.

• successful in achieving the desired outcome.

• leading to a positive conclusion.

• resulting in a complete failure.

Languidly

• slow moving

• quickly

• energetically

• hastily

Levity

• the treatment of a serious matter with humor

• a state of being serious and solemn

• a feeling of deep sadness

• a lack of interest or concern

Hauteur

• arrogance

• humility

• kindness

• patience

Silhouette

• the outline or general shape of something.

• a detailed description of an object.

• a type of shadow cast by light.

• a three-dimensional representation of an object.

Feigned

• pretended/faked or counterfeit

• genuine or real

• honest and straightforward

• authentic and true

Reproach

• rebuke

• praise

• compliment

• endorse

Audibly

• heard or capable of being heard

• not able to be heard

• visible to the eye

• felt through touch

Peremptory

• a) Demanding immediate attention or obedience in a harshly authoritative way.

• b) Showing a lack of interest or concern.

• c) Being flexible and accommodating in requests.

• d) Expressing uncertainty or hesitation.