A Corner of the Universe Vocabulary – Flashcards
Flashcard maker : Shelby Arnold
Enigma
A puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation
Contradict
To speak against
Erratic
Eccentric, queer
Tremulous
Shaking from fear
Cringe
To frown
Jaunty
Easy and sprightly in manner or bearing
Azure
Of or having a light, purplish shad of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky
Torrent
A stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence
Prim
Formally precise or proper
Ecstasy
Rapturous delight
Industrious
Constantly active
Precarious
Uncertain, unstable
Entrust
To charge or invest with a trust or responsibility
Obituary
A notice of the death of a person
Subtle
Delicate or faint and mysterious
Gawk
To stare openly and stupidly
Ablaze
Burning fiercely, very brightly colored or lighted
Intently
With strained or eager attention
Faithfully
In a loyal manner
Emerge
To move out of or away from something and come into view
