Unit 3 Vocabulary

defer

to postpone, to delay

apprehension

anxiety or fear about the future

modesty

the virtue by which we think, speak, act, and dress in ways that show respect for ourselves and others

pessimistic

seeing the worst side of things; no hope

reflective

illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions

oppressed

kept down by cruel or unjust use of power

repulsive

disgusting

convey

to make known

persecute

to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences

fain

preferred to

perspective

point of view

pities

feel sorrow or misfortune of

clamor

loud noise

despair

hopelessness

grimace

a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

chalice

Cup or goblet

keen

sharp