Vocab Lesson 5

brisk and cheerful readiness

relating to or adapted for walking

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area

bold and without shame

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

having knowledge or awareness

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

causing harm or damage

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others

impossible to understand or interpret

a typical example or pattern of something; a model

to forecast or predict (a future event or trend)

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch

excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily

suave, courteous, and refined in manner

shriveled or wrinkled with age

the speed and rhythm at which a story unfolds

a scene set in a time earlier than the main story

a common meter in poetry consisting of ten syllables per line, with emphasis on every second syllable

a humorous play on words, exploiting multiple meanings or similar-sounding words

a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play