1. Great Expectations
Vocabulary

2. Explicit
Adj. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

3. Trenchant Adj. vigorous in expression
Miley Cyrus ignored the trenchant criticism of the media after her VMA performance this year.

4. Apprehension
N. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

5. Penitence
N. the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

6. Supercilious
Adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; sneering

7. Disconsolate
Adj. without consolation or comfort; unhappy

8. Corroborate
V. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

9. Encumber
Adj. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

10. Audacious
Adj. bold; daring; fearless; risk taker

11. Provincial
Adj. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, esp. when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

12. Lethargic
Adj. sluggish

13. Disparity
N. a great difference

14. Thwarted
V. prevent someone from accomplishing something

15. Despondent
Adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

16. Temperate
Adj. showing moderation or self-restraint.

17. Abhorrence
N. a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

18. Incredulous
Adj. unwilling or unable to believe something

19. Tremulous Adj. shaking or quivering slightly

20. Querulous
Adj. complaining in a petulant or whining manner

21. Relinquished
V. voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.