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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

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