Sophia's War Vocabulary List #1 chapters 1-9

To limit something or make it last for a shorter time

• vex

• kinsman

• curtail

• wan

Noisy and full of life and energy.

• boisterous

• appraise

• repose

• scrutinize

A trick or plan used to gain advantage

• forlorn

• esteem

• stratagem

• deft

To restate one's rights or title

• prudent

• reclaim

• appraise

• curt

Sad, without much hope.

• tyranny

• despondent

• heedless

• gawk

Very unhappy and disappointed

• scrutinize

• repose

• discord

• disconsolate

Skillful

• ardent

• deft

• gawk

• vex

Very enthusiastic and showing strong feelings.

• stratagem

• discord

• ardent

• repose

A defensive structure

• forlorn

• kinsman

• fortification

• prudent

Not paying careful attention

• heedless

• tyranny

• repose

• curtail