The Search for Delicious Vocabulary (Prologue-Chapter 14)

Severely

• of a great degree or amount

• slightly or moderately

• in a casual manner

• with little impact

Intrigued

• having one's interest, desire, or curiosity

• feeling bored and uninterested

• being confused or uncertain

• having a strong dislike for something

Trodden

• stepped or walked on

• jumped over

• ignored completely

• ran around

Jostling

• to make one's way by pushing and shoving

• to walk quietly and carefully

• to sit down and relax

• to run away quickly

Disagreeable

• causing discomfort or having a bad disposition

• pleasant and agreeable

• friendly and sociable

• cheerful and happy

Elusive

• hard to comprehend or define

• easily understood

• commonly known

• simple to explain

Calamitous

• causing or accompanied by a disastrous event causing suffering

• resulting in a positive outcome

• characterized by extreme joy

• leading to a state of tranquility

Promptly

• quickly or immediately

• slowly and carefully

• after a long delay

• in a confused manner

Meddling

• to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

• to assist someone in need

• to ignore a situation

• to create a problem for others

Heedless

• inconsiderate or thoughtless

• careful and considerate

• thoughtful and reflective

• attentive and mindful