Go Ask Alice

Vocabulary

Anonymous•Unknown or unacknowledged

Literal

•Having an obvious meaning

Embalm•Preserve a corpse

Optimistic•To expect the best outcome

Neglected•Ignore; Disregard

Hysterical•A fit of crying or laughing

Excruciating•Very Painful

Clod•Clumsy person

Conscientious •Being aware of your surroundings

Confidential

•To keep secret

Ghastly •Shocking or Terrifying

Sophisticated•Refined; worldly

Apprehension

•Anxiety or dread

Posterity•Descendants: Succeeding or future generations

Inhibit •To hold back or restrain

Antagonistic•Showing hostility

Irony•Opposite of what is expected

Tranquilizer

•Depressant drug

Boutique•A small shop

Harping•Constant nagging or yelling

Confident•Having self-assurance.

Orientation•Establish the location or course

Conniving•To scheme or plot

Vindictive •Revengeful in spirit

Sadistic•One who gets pleasure from hurting others; cruel

Elated•Proud; Very happy

Prodigal•Very wasteful; Spendthrift

Hassle

•Bother ; Harass

Siege•Surrounding to attack

Disintegrate •Separate into parts; to break up