ELA vocab

Commiserate

• To express sympathy or sorrow.
• To ignore someone's feelings.
• To celebrate a victory.
• To give advice on happiness.

brusque

• abrupt or curt in manner of speaking
• polite and friendly in conversation
• slow and deliberate in speech
• enthusiastic and cheerful demeanor

vex

• vex means to inspire or motivate.
• vex means to confuse or bewilder.
• vex means to entertain or amuse.
• vex means to annoy or frustrate.

conscientious

• Diligent and careful and do what is right in work or duties.

• Unfocused and disorganized in tasks.
• Careless and indifferent in work or duties.
• Lazy and neglectful in responsibilities.

Myriad

• A countless or extremely great number.
• A type of flower.
• A small or limited number.
• An ancient civilization.

Contrition

• Remorse or guilt for wrongdoing.
• A desire to seek revenge for past grievances.
• A state of indifference towards actions.
• A feeling of joy and happiness.

recede

• to move back or withdraw
• to remain in place
• to increase in size
• to advance or move forward

Jaunt

• A popular travel destination.
• A type of travel insurance.
• A long journey across the country.
• A short journey or excursion.

bemused

• confused or bewildered
• disinterested
• enthralled
• amused

intricate

• simple
• complex
• easy
• straightforward