Vocabulary chapters 1-6

Malevolently

• showing a wish to do evil to others, to be hostile

• exhibiting kindness and compassion

• demonstrating neutrality and indifference

• acting in a cheerful and friendly manner

Formidable

• inspiring fear or respect and is impressive in size or power

• easy to overcome or deal with

• lacking strength or power

• small and insignificant

Meticulously

• showing great attention to detail

• done in a careless manner

• lacking precision

• performed with minimal effort

Emaciated

• abnormally thin, malnourished

• overweight and healthy

• slightly underweight

• well-nourished and fit

Intermingled

• mixed up or combined

• separated and distinct

• clearly defined

• randomly scattered

Emphatic

• to express something clearly or insistently

• to speak in a soft and gentle manner

• to avoid making a strong statement

• to express uncertainty or doubt

Feigned

• simulated, pretend or faked

• genuine and honest

• clear and straightforward

• natural and unforced

Ambled

• to walk or move at a slow pace

• to run quickly

• to jump high

• to sit still

Imperiously

• arrogant, domineering and assuming all the power

• humble and submissive

• friendly and approachable

• indifferent and detached

Spindly

• long, tall, and thin

• short and stout

• wide and bulky

• round and heavy