sodden
completely soaked with liquid, very wet
monstropolous
extremely monstrous, horrifying
dissolution
the act of breaking apart or ending; decay or disintegration
mien
a person’s appearance or facial expression that shows their mood or character
solemn
serious, calm, and thoughtful; not playful
temerity
reckless boldness; excessive confidence or nerve
fractious
easily irritated; difficult to control
conquetry
flirtatious behavior meant to attract attention
stolid
calm and unemotional; not easily excited
pugnacious
eager or quick to fight; aggressive
promontories
high points of land that stick out over water
ridicule
to mock or make fun of someone
ostentatious
showy or flashy; meant to impress others
futility
the pointlessness or uselessness of an effort
dwindled
gradually became smaller or less
insensate
without feeling or awareness; lifeless
pinnacles
the highest points or peaks
desecrators
people who damage or disrespect something sacred
profusely
in large amounts; abundantly
turbulent
chaotic, violent, or full of conflict
fetid
having a strong, unpleasant smell
dangling modifier
descriptive phrase that does not clearly or correctly modify the word it is meant to describe. (running to the bus, the backpack fell off)
metaphor
a comparison without using like or as (time is a thief)
oxymoron
combines two opposite or contradictory words (jumbo shrimp)
