All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from All Summer in a Day

captivated (verb)

Completely fascinated or charmed by something, unable to look away or think of anything else.

rocketry (noun)

The science and technology of designing, building, and launching rockets.

spectacle (noun)

A visually impressive or dramatic display designed to attract attention.

shrouded (verb)

Covered, hidden, or concealed as if wrapped in a cloth or veil.

perpetual (adjective)

Never ending or changing; occurring continuously without interruption.

architecture (noun)

The complex structure or underlying framework of something, used here figuratively to describe the organized design of a story's emotional elements.

colonists (noun)

People who settle in a new territory, establishing a community that maintains ties to their place of origin.

abstraction (noun)

A concept or idea that exists only in thought, detached from concrete reality or direct experience.

conviction (noun)

A firmly held belief or certainty about something, expressed with confidence and sincerity.

resentment (noun)

Bitter indignation or ill will felt when one believes they have been treated unfairly or when envious of another.

compliance (noun)

The act of going along with a demand, request, or rule, often passively and without resistance.

submerged (verb)

Pushed below the surface or suppressed so as to be hidden or overwhelmed.

rebuke (noun)

A sharp expression of disapproval or criticism, either spoken or implied.

inadequate (adjective)

Not sufficient or not good enough; lacking the qualities needed to meet a standard.

remorse (noun)

Deep regret or guilt felt after doing something wrong.

spare (adjective)

Deliberately restrained and minimal in style, using few words or details to achieve a powerful effect.

deprivation (noun)

The state of lacking or being denied something considered essential or necessary.

relentlessness (noun)

The quality of being harsh, unyielding, and unceasing, without any pause or relief.

ecstatic (adjective)

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

monotony (noun)

Tedious lack of variety; dull, unchanging sameness that produces weariness.

hostility (noun)

Aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior directed at someone.

inevitable (adjective)

Certain to happen; unable to be avoided or prevented.

bask (verb)

To lie or sit in warmth and light, enjoying it with relaxed pleasure.

empathy (noun)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.