Vocabulary

4. examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
8. concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
9. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
10. have a mutual relationship or connection
11. show or represent
14. a thing that completes or brings to perfection a larger whole
15. having or showing a feeling of superiority
16. expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments; expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art
17. be in conflict with
19. not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
20. regard as probable; expect or predict
22. evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
24. an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something
25. cause someone to become hostile
27. stick completely to a surface or substance* [or] believe in and follow the practices of
29. a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

1. (of something bad) happen to someone
2. ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation
3. begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
5. anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
6. endure an ordeal or difficulty
7. logical and consistent
10. make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect
12. the amount by which something is too small
13. decrease in size, number, or range
14. following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence
18. write or create
19. state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
21. a direct or natural consequence or result
23. mysterious or secret
25. open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
26. regard something as being caused by someone or something
28. cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something