ENGL 600B FIG and IEW Vocabulary Words for Q3

bide

remain or stay somewhere

tan your hide

punish someone severely

numskull

a stupid or foolish person

faintheart

a timorous or irresolute person

defy

openly resist or refuse to obey

bold

showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous

resolute

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

validate

demonstrate or support the truth or value of

lethal

harmful or destructive

craven

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

sparring

engage in argument, typically of a kind that is prolonged or repeated but not violent

countered

speak or act in opposition to

streak

move very fast in a specified direction

adorned

make more beautiful or attractive

explicit

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

awe

a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

sturdily

Having or showing rugged physical strength or robust health

hefty

large, heavy, and powerful

genially

warmly and pleasantly cheerful

furtively

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

extol

praise enthusiastically.

resemble

have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.

exalted

placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.

ecstatic

feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

deemed

regard or consider in a specified way

towered

rise to or reach a great height

husky

strong; hefty.

muttered

say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

billowing

swelling and rising

bleak

gloomy, depressing

console

to comfort

profusely

abundantly, freely

proclaimed

announce officially or publicly.

catapults

move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult.

adept

very skilled or proficient at something.

nimbly

in a nimble way.

extol

praise enthusiastically.

resemble

have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.

exalted

placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.

ecstatic

feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

stouter

brave and determined.

adversary

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

parried

ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove.

leveled

make (something, especially a score in sport) equal or similar.

evolve

to change, to develop gradually

revere

to regard with respect and awe

durable

long-lasting

adroit

expert in the use of hands or bosy, skillful

deftly

in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

thus

as a result or consequence of this; therefore.

chafed

be or become sore as a result of abrasive rubbing.

fatigue

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

brood

to think deeply about something with unhappiness

sage

wise

elaborate

detailed and complex

falter

to stumble

combatant

a person engaged in conflict or competition with another

thatching

cover (a roof or a building) with straw or a similar material

shrewd

severe.

hairsbreadth

a very small amount or margin.

dexterous

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

inflamed

provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.

smote

strike with a firm blow.

thwacked

strike forcefully with a sharp blow.

happenstance

coincidence.

sorry

in a poor or pitiful state or condition.

predicament

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.