Vocab Lesson 5

A series of notes clarifying or explaining something; an expression of opinion

The length of time that something continues or lasts

Causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysterious

One aspect or side of a subject or problem, one of the cut surfaces of a gem

The state of being unfaithful; accuracy in details, exactness

A brawl, a noisy quarrel; to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

Willful, stubborn

Having lost the power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling

To make peaceful or calm; to soothe

To prove incorrect

Deep and painful regret for one's past misdeeds; pangs of conscience

Something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a step like recession in a wall

Overly self-satisfied, self-righteous

A brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book, etc.; a summary