Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Vocabulary Builder

roar
to release an excess of emotion
a vocal response to a defined or undefined threat
an expression of pain, fear, or confusion

spiral
mathematically: a continually increasing distance from a single focal point
symbolically, upward: universe, continuity, self awareness
symbolically, downward: loss of control, despair

juxtapose
to situate side by side
in narrative: to place two characters close together to emphasize contrast
in narrative: to draw a line of connection between contrasting elements

heal
to return to a former state of being
to cease to feel [pain]
to callus or cover over

contrite
sheepish, ashamed
apologetic
weakened by remorse or self doubt

mercy
an action performed to relieve suffering
compassion, forgiveness
an exclamation of helplessness; a plea, often made in shame or desperation

withdraw
to seek protective shelter
to hide
to remove oneself from active engagement

comfort
to ease the distress of another
a sense of calm and peace
a gift sometimes best bestowed from a distance

paradox
a logical proposition that leads to an absurd or unacceptable conclusion
a situation or person that embodies contradictory features
a seemingly absurd proposition that holds the potential of truth

faith
a belief in someone or something that cannot be proved valid
(to keep __ with): to remain loyal to an individual or an idea in the face of hardship
to assume good motive, loving intent






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