Short Stories Vocab #2

Stealthily

Slowly as to avoid notice.

Exasperation

Annoyance; frustration.

Fastidious

Careful; meticulous.

Cavernous

Cavelike; vast.

Meditative

Indicative of meditation, contemplation.

Furrow

Narrow groovelike or trenchlike depression in the ground.

Lolling

To recline or lean in a relaxed way, to hang loosely, to droop or to dangle.

Solemn

Grave or serious.

Obstinate

Stubbornly adhering to one's opinion, inflexible persistence.

Countenance

Appearance, especially a look or facial expression; composure.

Fastidious

Critical; hard to please.

Ineludible

Inescapable.

Odious

Detestable, hateful, highly offensive, disgusting.

Apprised

Informed, advised.

Ephemeral

Short lived, lasting but one day.

Fervid

Heated in spirit, enthusiasm.

Venerable

Commanding respect.

Pathos

Quality that arouses pity, sorrow, or sympathy in others.

Impertinent

Not showing proper respect; saucy.

Obstinacy

Stubbornness.

Imperceptible

Not easy to perceive; unnoticeable.