Vocabulary and Definitions

Convinced = Completely certain about something Determination = Firmness of purpose Irritated = Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed Sympathy = Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Momentum = The "power" when an object is moving Resistance = The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument Fascinated = Strongly attracted and interested Predicted = Stated or estimated as likely to happen in the future

Nonchalant = Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed Predicament = A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation Wily = Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully Disposition = A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Begrudging = Reluctantly or resentfully Designated = Appoint (someone) to a specified position Clamber = Climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet Foliage = Plant leaves collectively

Mackinaw = A heavy cloth of wool or wool and other fibers often with a plaid design and usually heavily napped and felted Jubilant = Feeling or expressing great joy Solemn = Formal and dignified Resumed = Begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption

Convinced = Completely certain about something Determination = Firmness of purpose Irritated = Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed Sympathy = Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Momentum = The 'power' when an object is moving Resistance = The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument Fascinated = Strongly attracted and interested Predicted = Stated or estimated as likely to happen in the future

Nonchalant = Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed Predicament = A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation Wily = Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully Disposition = A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Begrudging = Reluctantly or resentfully Designated = Appoint (someone) to a specified position Clamber = Climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet Foliage = Plant leaves collectively

Mackinaw = A heavy cloth of wool or wool and other fibers often with a plaid design and usually heavily napped and felted Jubilant = Feeling or expressing great joy Solemn = Formal and dignified Resumed = Begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption