Vocabulary The Pearl Chp 4-6

Despair NounNoun The complete loss or absence of hope.The complete loss or absence of hope. Synonyms: hopelessness, distressSynonyms: hopelessness, distress Antonyms: happiness, cheer, contentmentAntonyms: happiness, cheer, contentment

Vigor NounNoun Physical strength and good health.Physical strength and good health. Synonyms: ability, alertness, intensitySynonyms: ability, alertness, intensity Antonyms: inability, weakness, lazinessAntonyms: inability, weakness, laziness

Reluctant AdjectiveAdjective Unwilling and hesitantUnwilling and hesitant Synonyms: uncertain, warySynonyms: uncertain, wary Antonyms: certain, definite, confidentAntonyms: certain, definite, confident

Contempt NounNoun Lack of respect or reverence for something or someoneLack of respect or reverence for something or someone Synonyms: malice, disregard, hatredSynonyms: malice, disregard, hatred Antonyms: approve, honor, praiseAntonyms: approve, honor, praise

Perplexed AdjectiveAdjective Completely baffled or very puzzledCompletely baffled or very puzzled Synonyms: bewildered, uncertainSynonyms: bewildered, uncertain Antonyms: clear, sure, certainAntonyms: clear, sure, certain

Lethargy NounNoun A lack of energy and enthusiasm.A lack of energy and enthusiasm. Synonyms: inactivity, drowsinessSynonyms: inactivity, drowsiness Antonyms: Action, vigor, interestAntonyms: Action, vigor, interest

Stifling AdjectiveAdjective Suffocating or smotheringSuffocating or smothering Synonyms: humid, stuffy, confinedSynonyms: humid, stuffy, confined Antonyms: dry, comfortableAntonyms: dry, comfortable

Monotonous   Adjective   Lacking in variety and interest   Synonyms: boring, dull   Antonyms: lively, exciting

Divert VerbVerb To send on a course or a direction different from the plan or intended one.To send on a course or a direction different from the plan or intended one. Synonyms: alter, switch, changeSynonyms: alter, switch, change Antonyms: stay, keep toAntonyms: stay, keep to

Malignant AdjectiveAdjective Dangerous to health; characterized by uncontrolled growth (especially in regards to a tumor)Dangerous to health; characterized by uncontrolled growth (especially in regards to a tumor) Synonyms: cancerous, fatalSynonyms: cancerous, fatal Antonyms: harmless, benignAntonyms: harmless, benign