Honors English Vocab 15

wry

(adj) using or expressing dry, mocking humor

confound

(v) to cause surprise or confusion in someone esp. against their expectations

curate

(v) to select, organize, or look after items in a collection or exhibit
(n) a member of the clergy engaged as an assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest

ethereal

(adj) extremely light and delicate in a way that seems too perfect for this world; heavenly

gambol

(v) to run or jump about playfully

mutability

(adj) capable or subject to change or alteration

nascent

(adj) not yet fully developed; just coming into being

nonplused

(adj) surprised and confused so much so that they are unsure how to react

pedantic

(adj) characterized as over concerned about details

quail

(v) to feel or show fear or apprehension