The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell Vocabulary

Affable Adj Easy and pleasant to speak to; approachable

Amenity Noun Something that contributes to physical or material comfort; a feature that increases attractiveness or value, especially a piece of real estate

Condone Verb To pardon or forgive an offense To excuse

I will condone being late to class during the first week of school.

Cower Verb To cringe in fear

Dank Adj Disagreeably damp or humid

Deplorable Adj Causing or being subject to grief or regret; bad; unfortunate

Droll Adj Amusing in an odd way

Ennui Noun Boredom Listless resulting from a lack of interest

Grotesque Adj Outlandish Bizarre in character or appearance

Indolently Adj Conductive to inactivity Laziness Lethargic

Lacerated Adj Jagged or torn

Opaque Adjective Not transparent Translucent Impenetrable to light Not allowing light to pass through

Palpable Adj Capable of being touched Tangible Concrete

Placid Adj Satisfied Complacent

Sallow Adj Of sickly yellowish hue (color) or complexion

Scruple Noun An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

Example There was a scruple of conscious inside the boy as he was about to throw his trash on the ground, but kept in his pocket.

Solicitous Adj Anxious or concerned

Uncanny Adj Mysterious Arousing Superstitious fear or dread Uncomfortably

Venerable Adj Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character or position

Zealous Adj Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

She is a zealous rider.

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