Plaintively- adverb Def.- sounding sad and mournful Synonym- melancholy, sorrowful, unhappy Antonym- delighted, exulting, happy, joyful

fretwork- noun pg. 13 Definition- ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation Synonym- latticework, framework, trellis

reverbation- noun pg. 7 Def. –prolongation of a sound; resonance; a continuing effect Synonym- echo, resounding, ringing, booming

articulation- noun pg. 7 Def.- clear, coherent speech Synonym- delivery, diction, enunciation, expression, pronunciation Antonym- mispronunciation

subservient- adjective Def.- prepared to obey others without question Synonym- submissive, humble, meek, insecure

discontented-adjective Def. – dissatisfied with one’s circumstances Synonym- unhappiness, displeasure, resentment, envy

self-sacrificing- adjective Def.- generous Synonym- helpful, heroic, noble, unselfish

soughing- verb Def.- the whistling, moaning, or rustling sound made by the wind Synonym- buzzing, drone, grumble, hum, mutter All night long the patient was soughing in her sleep.

austere- adjective Def.- strict or severe in manner Synonym- stern, harsh, cold, unfriendly

façade- noun, pg. 21 Def.- Appearance, often deceptive; the face of a building Synonym- color, disguise, exterior, fake, mask, phony

arduous- adjective Def.- something that is difficult or requires long, hard or strenuous work Synonym- taxing, laborious, burdensome, vigorous