Academic Vocabulary 1
affect
to reach a decision
conclude
sharp; keen
acute
to crouch down in fear
cower
causing horror; very unpleasant or disagreeable
horrid
presents the conflict of the story at its most intense and dramatic
Climax
to settle; fix
establish
to think of
conceive
to match the timing of
synchronize
describe or portray (something) precisely
delineate
to make a guess about the size, quality, value or cost of
estimate
a part of; division; a distinct or separate part
section
crack
crevice
to counteract or cancel the effect of
neutralize
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
nostalgia
happening at the beginning
initial
to listen to or watch in order to check up on
monitor
shameless daring or boldness
audacity
alert attention; watchfulness
vigilance
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
nostalgia
to express indirectly
imply
the aftermath of the climax
falling action
with intense emotion
vehemently
confused amazement or fear
consternation
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface
luster