cower, verb to crouch or draw back, as from fear or pain; cringe Sentence: The cat cowered under the rug because it was afraid of the dog and its loud barking. Example: “Even if half the people cower in their homes, the rebels stand a chance.” – Hunger Games
decorum, noun proper behavior or conduct; politeness Sentence: In public, one should always conduct themselves with appropriate decorum. Example: The first lady’s decorum was respectful and appropriate.
deduction, noun #1 the act of subtracting one thing from another #2 the process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning Sentence: I went to the ATM to make a deduction from my account. Sentence: I deduced that the end of the story would end happily.
deign, verb to be willing to do something that one considers beneath themselves Sentence: The movie star didn’t deign so much as a nod in our direction. Example: to think you’re better than someone else
despondent, adjective feeling depression from loss of hope, confidence, or courage Sentence: The rain caused a despondent feeling among the vacationers. Example: When have you felt “despondent?”
dialogue, noun a conversation between two or more people Sentence: In plays and movies, the characters have a dialogue when they are speaking to one another. Example:
divulge, verb to make known, reveal, tell Sentence: Henry divulged the secret that he was supposed to keep to himself. Example:
eclectic, adjective choosing or taking what appears to be the best from various sources Sentence: The eclectic musician blended elements of jazz, punk rock, and classical music. Example: Mrs. Mathieson has an eclectic taste in books because she likes many different genres.
embargo, noun a prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation. Sentence: The Union government embargoed Confederate ports during the Civil War. Example:
enthusiastic, adjective having or showing great interest or excitement Sentence: The enthusiastic boy was happy to finally have a break from school. Example: