Story of an Hour Vocabulary

Story of an Hour Vocabulary

repressionDefinitionputting downIntimidationExampleProtesters all over the world fear police repression and brutlity

tumultuouslyDefinitionIn a Disorderly or noisy manner

ExampleThe crowd shouted and danced tumultuously when the headliners came to the stage playing their number one hit.

vacantDefinitionEmptyExampleHer vacant expression showed her lack of knowledge.

trivialDefinitionUnimportantExampleDespite her father dismissing her art as trivial, Star intended to make it her career.

bitterDefinitionAcrimoniousHarsh and unpleasant tasteExampleThe woman was bitter toward all men after the nasty break-up.

impulseDefinitionUrgeExampleThis woman has a problem with impulse buying.

elixirDefinitona sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste Any liquid mixture used to cureExampleHappiness is the elixir of life.

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