Vocab WORDS
reverent
feeling or showing deep respect
fathom
understand after much thought
perpetually
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly
coyly
in a shy way meant to be alluring
ambivalence
uncertainty or unable to make a choice; having mixed feelings about someone or something
piqued
cause interest or excitement; feel irritated or resentful
affinity
liking or attraction
succumbed
give in; surrender
stringent
very strict
mollified
reduce the severity of something; soften; appease the anger or anxiety of someone
palpable
an atmosphere or feeling so intense to seem almost tangible or touchable
doted
to be extremely and uncritically fond of
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
resolve
firm determination or do something (noun); settle or find a solution (verb)
mulled
to think about something deeply and at length
imminent
likely to occur or happening soon
stoically
impassively or indifferently
blatantly
done openly and unashamedly
prudent
wise
prosperity
the condition of being successful