ER Ch 1-8 Vocabulary Quizs

capricious

• impulsive and unpredictable behavior

• calm and collected demeanor

• consistent and reliable actions

• thoughtful and deliberate decisions

demeanor

• behavior

• attitude

• appearance

• mannerisms

persistent

• constant and continuing

• temporary and fleeting

• occasional and sporadic

• intermittent and variable

cringed

• a movement of your face or body that shows disgust or embarrassment

• a joyful expression of happiness

• a sudden loud noise that startles someone

• a calm and relaxed posture

tormented

• experiencing mental suffering

• feeling extreme joy

• having a peaceful mind

• enjoying a state of bliss

revolution

• change brought about usually by overthrowing a government or social order

• a gradual change in societal norms and values

• a peaceful transition of power through elections

• an economic shift towards capitalism

congregate

• to gather in a crowd

• to disperse in different directions

• to remain isolated

• to form a line

wrenched

• to pull someone or something suddenly and violently

• to gently push someone away

• to hold something tightly

• to release something slowly

serenade

• to sing to someone or something

• to dance in a circle

• to write a poem

• to play a musical instrument

pretentious

• attempting to impress someone by pretending to be more important than you are

• showing genuine humility and modesty

• being straightforward and honest about one's abilities

• having a simple and unassuming nature