Metamorphosis Vocabulary

“The Metamorphosis” vocabulary

Part I

Profoundly- penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding

Nuisance- an obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, practice, etc.

Harem- a part of a “household” reserved for wives, concubines, and female servants.

Spry- active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk

Upbraid- to find fault with or reproach severely; censure

Reverberating- to reecho or resound

Plaintive- expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful

Mulling- to study or ruminate; ponder

Searing- to burn or char the surface of

Breadth- distance, extent, size, or dimension; openness and lack of restriction, esp of viewpoint or interest

Shrouded- to cover; hide from view

Scoundrels- an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain

Unobtrusive- not noticeable; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent

Amiably- having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable

Indisposition- noun form of indispose - to make ill, especially slightly; to put out of the proper condition for something; make unfit

Dunning - to make repeated and insistent demands upon, especially for the payment of a debt

premonition- a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment

blurting- to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly

glowering- to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger

lavish- expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion; using or giving in great amounts; prodigal

profusion- abundance; abundant quantity

compelling- tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering

agape- with the mouth wide open, as in wonder, surprise, or eagerness

Part II

Comatose-affected with or characterized by coma

Furtive- taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret

Impelled- to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action

Congealed- to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing

Bestowed- to present as a gift; give; confer

Emphatic- uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive

Undaunted- undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort

Borne- to hold up; support: to hold or remain firm under (a load)

Metamorphosis- a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism

Impulsiveness- actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses

Coursed- to run through or over

Giddy- impulsive; scatterbrained; dizzy

Callously- insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic

Conspicuously - easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable;

attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities:

quavering- to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble

stupefied- to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor

meticulously-taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough

dwell- to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside

intricately- having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved

Part III

Endured- to bear without resistance or with patience; tolerate

Mused- to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject

Perverse- willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary

Obstinacy- the quality or state of being obstinate; stubbornness.

Laboriously- requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance

Reproach- to find fault with; blame; censure

Prerogative- an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like

Commotion- violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance

Inquisitive- given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

Exasperated- to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely

Anguish- excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain

Abide- to remain; continue; stay

Superfluous- being more than is sufficient or required; excessive

Flustered- to put into a state of agitated confusion

Intervened- to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate

Substantiate- to establish by proof or competent evidence

Tentatively- unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant

Accord- to be in agreement or harmony; agree

Persecutes- to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation

Aback- toward the back

Waned- to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.

Vivacious- lively; animated