The Power of Sympathy Glossary

The Power of Sympathy Glossary

acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest

affluence

abundance

apoplexy

incapacity or speechlessness caused by extreme anger

benevolent

well meaning and kindly

chagrin

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

deceitful

deceiving or misleading others, typically on a habitual basis

eligible

satisfying the appropriate conditions

esteem

respect and admiration, typically for a person

extensive

covering or affecting a large area

luxuriant

rich and profuse in growth

mature

fully developed physically, full-grown

modesty

the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities

parade

a public procession, esp. one celebrating a special day or event and including marching bands and floats

rebellious

showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention

relinguish

abandon

serenade

a piece of music sung or played in the open air, typically by a man at night under the window of his lover

strive

make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

terminate

bring to an end

vice

immoral or wicked behavior

wither

become dry and shriveled

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