Under the Mesquite Vocabulary Words

Elusive

(Adj.) Hard to express or define; hard to find

Dainty

(Adj.) Of delicate beauty; exquisite

Inconsequential

(Adj.) Of little or no importance

Emphatically

(Adv.) Saying something with emphasis; forceful

Penance

(N.) 1. Self-punishment 2. Confession of a sin (in a Roman Catholic Church) followed by the forgiveness of sin

Etiquette

(N.) Conventional requirements or codes of social behavior

Agonize

(V.) Suffer extreme pain or anguish

Suppress

(V.) To put an end to something/someone; abolish or stop

Linger

(V.) To remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected

Traipsed

(V.) To walk or go aimlessly without having an end goal

Boisterous

(adj.) rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited

Drone

(v) speaking in a monotonous tone; a continuous low humming sound (n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee;

Precarious

Dangerous; risky; lacking in security or stability; uncertain

Gumption

courage and initiative; common sense

Jubilant

extremely joyful, happy

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

mesmerized

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

Distorted

pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.

Oblivious

totally unaware; forgetful;

Adamant

unyielding; firm in opinion; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind