Vocabulary
Apprehensive
anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
Ruefully
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, often in a wry or humorous manner.
Defiance
open resistance; bold disobedience.
Tension
mental or emotional strain; the state of being stretched tight.
Premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
Unceasingly
without stopping or pausing; continuously.
Elude
to escape from or avoid, typically in a skillful or cunning way.
Contemptuously
showing or expressing disdain or scorn.
Wistfully
with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
Smoldering
burning slowly without flame; showing suppressed anger or emotion.