Which Was the Murderer? Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Which Was the Murderer?

premonition (noun)

A feeling or intuition that something, especially something bad, is about to happen.

blithely (adverb)

In a carefree, lighthearted, and unconcerned manner.

frantically (adverb)

In a wild, desperate, or panic-stricken way.

trivialities (noun)

Matters of little importance or significance; small, seemingly inconsequential details.

machinations (noun)

Secret and cunning schemes or plots, especially ones intended to cause harm.

assassination (noun)

The act of deliberately killing someone, especially a prominent person, often for political reasons.

assailant (noun)

A person who physically attacks or assaults another.

usurped (verb)

Seized or took over a position, role, or attention without right or authority.

assiduously (adverb)

With great care, diligence, and persistent attention to detail.

fanatical (adjective)

Filled with excessive, single-minded zeal or obsessive enthusiasm.

apprehension (noun)

Anxious or fearful anticipation of something unpleasant; dread.

promenade (noun)

A leisurely walk, especially one taken in a public place for exercise or display.

scrutiny (noun)

Close, careful examination or observation of something.

miscarriage (noun)

A failure of a system to achieve the correct or just result; an instance of something going wrong.

dastardly (adjective)

Wicked and cruel; deserving contempt for cowardice or treachery.

unavenged (adjective)

Not having been punished or retaliated against; without justice having been served.

indignation (noun)

Strong anger or annoyance provoked by something perceived as unfair or morally wrong.

laboured (verb)

Suffered or struggled under a burden or difficulty.

insensible (adjective)

Unconscious; without awareness or the ability to feel or respond.

manslaughter (noun)

The crime of killing a person without premeditation or malicious intent, considered less severe than murder.