trepidation
a feeling of fear about something
derisive
expressing harsh teasing; ridicule
monotonous
dull and boring
anecdote
a short story about a event or a person
omniscient
knowing everything
suspense
feeling excited or anxious about what may happen
persistently
to continue forward despite difficulty
The appalling
shocking or horrifying
despair
a complete loss of hope
grimace
twisting of the face in pain or disgust