TEWWG Vocabulary

3. (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
4. the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.
6. a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
8. about the newcomer were many and varied"
12. incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
13. bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
17. having a quarrelsome or combative nature
20. an act of retiring or giving up a position.
21. avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.
22. a person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.
23. treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.
24. in a brave or heroic manner.
25. in a pretentious or showy way designed to impress.
27. the state of being important or famous.
29. cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation.
30. severely critical or hurtful.
31. an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad.

1. present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
2. the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
5. walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
7. saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.
9. (of water, air, or glass) make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle. To measure the focusing characteristics of (an eye) or of the eyes of (someone).
10. emotionally detached.
11. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
14. guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
15. (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
16. deliberately annoy or taunt (someone).
18. the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
19. lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission.
26. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
28. mentally or physically agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious.