A Separate Peace Chapter 1-7 Vocabulary

Contentious Adj. quarrelsome (ie: a contentious debate)

Prodigious Adj. extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree

Regimen Noun a regulated course, of diet, exercise, or way of life, intended to preserve or restore health or to attain a result.

Consternation Noun a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.

Conceivably Adv. imaginable

Inane Adj. lacking sense or significance

Inured Verb toughened or hardened

Mordantly Adv. sarcastically

Latent Adj. present but hidden or undeveloped (ie: a latent talent)

Spectral Adj. of or relating to a ghost or phantom

Transfix Verb Pierce through OR hold motionless

Irresolute Adj. Doubtful

Idiosyncrasy Noun a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual

Emissary Noun a representative sent on a mission or errand

Exaltation Noun elation of mind or feeling

Automation Noun a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator

Salient Adj. prominent or conspicuous

Galvanized Verb startled into sudden activity; stimulated

Judicious Adj. having, exercising, or characterized by good or discriminating judgment; wise, sensible, or well-advised

Glowered Verb Starring sullenly