Tears of a Tiger Vocabulary
composition
This is a thing containing many different parts or elements. You can call a piece of artwork or writing by this name.
inhibitions
a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act Drinking alcohol can lower people's _______________.
stereotypes
a widely held but oversimplified image/idea of a particular type of person/thing
affirmative
agreeing with a statement or request; a positive response
incident
an event or occurrence The ____________ involving the plane was very serious.
traumatic
emotionally disturbing or distressing
secure
feeling safe, stable, and free from fear/anxiety Locking the door at night helps families feel _____________.
potential
having (or showing) the capacity to develop into something in the future Jim's small business has the __________ to become a multi-million dollar company.
informally
having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature The people gathered together _______________.
devastating
highly destructive or damaging
punitive
inflicting punishment; something intended as punishment The boy was made to stand in the corner as a ______________ measure.
retaining
keeping something in place; to hold something fixed Studying helps students in ____________ knowledge.
undignified
lacking in worth or honor; damaging to worth, honor, or respect The family was ashamed of their daughter's ___________ behavior.
depraved
morally corrupt; dishonest; evil **TWO words have similar definitions.
reprehensible
morally dishonest or corrupt The father scolded his son for the boy's ____________ behavior. **TWO words have similar definitions.
willingly
ready to act gladly The students ____________ completed the assignment for their beloved teacher.
privileges
special rights or advantages granted to/available only to a particular person/group of people
dispense
to distribute something (such as information, pieces of candy) or provide a service to a lot of people
stunted
to slow the growth or development of something The plant was kept in the dark, so its growth was _____________.
honorable
worthy of high respect or esteem An award was given to the very _____________ judge.
