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.