1. A Separate Peace
Chapter 1-7 Vocabulary

2. Contentious
Adj.
quarrelsome (ie: a contentious debate)

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

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

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

6. Conceivably
Adv.
imaginable

7. Inane
Adj.
lacking sense or significance

8. Inured
Verb
toughened or hardened

9. Mordantly
Adv.
sarcastically

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

11. Spectral
Adj.
of or relating to a ghost or phantom

12. Transfix
Verb
Pierce through OR hold motionless

13. Irresolute
Adj.
Doubtful

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

15. Emissary
Noun
a representative sent on a mission or errand

16. Exaltation
Noun
elation of mind or feeling

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

18. Salient
Adj.
prominent or conspicuous

19. Galvanized
Verb
startled into sudden activity; stimulated

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

21. Glowered
Verb
Starring sullenly