sanguine (adj)
/ˈsaŋɡwɪn/
optimistic, cheerful
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
amorphous (adj)
/əˈmɔːfəs/
lacking in shape
Without a clearly defined shape or form
catharsis (n)
/kəˈθɑːsɪs/
purging of pent-up emotions
The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
deter (v)
/dɪˈtəː/
put off, prevent
- Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
- Prevent the occurrence of
expedite (v)
/ˈɛkspɪdʌɪt/
make faster
Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
incarceration (n)
/ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
putting in prison
The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment
machination (n)
/ˌmaʃɪˈneɪʃn/
plot and plan
A plot or scheme
overwrought (adj)
/əʊvəˈrɔːt/
worked up, in an emotional state
- In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
- (Of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction
pre-eminent (adj)
/priːˈɛmɪnənt/
famous, outstanding
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
sardonic (adj)
/sɑːˈdɒnɪk/
mocking
Grimly mocking or cynical
grimly (adv)
/ˈɡrɪmli/
- In a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner
2. In an unrelenting manner despite hardship
cynical (adj)
/ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/
- Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
- Concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them
unrelenting (adj)
/ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
