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Monsters/Spoon River Vocab

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  • noun - a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
    revelation
  • noun - a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.
    humility
  • noun - a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
    idiosyncrasy
  • adj. - (can also be a verb) Twisted or bent out of shape
    contorted
  • verb - cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
    transfixed
  • verb- to meet at a point.
    converging
  • adj. - looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
    haggard
  • noun - the expression of approval or agreement.
    assent
  • noun - a space rock—or meteoroid—that enters Earth's atmosphere.
    meteor
  • noun - a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
    scapegoat
  • verb - make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone).
    incriminate
  • adj. - having or showing the symptoms associated with a dangerously high temperature.
    fevered
  • adj. - engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
    pensive
  • adj. - Hopeful and confident about the future.
    optimistic
  • noun - Active hostility or opposition
    antagonism
  • verb- inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
    avenged