martes, 11 de diciembre de 2012

Varying Diction

Garner (p. 143): gather or collect.

 

Fester (p. 143): (of a negative feeling or a problem) intensify, especially through neglect.

 

Prognosis (p. 145): a forecast, especially of the likely course of a disease or ailment.


Prerogative (p. 147): a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.



Acquiesce (p. 147): accept or consent to something without protest.



Stout (p. 149): rather fat or heavily built.



Ascetic (p. 149): characterized by the practice of severe self-discipline.



Quarry (p. 150): a person or thing being chased or sought.



Rascal (p. 151): a mischievous or impudent person, especially a child.



Forlornly (p. 153): pitifully sad and lonely.

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