English I Vocabulary for “Through the Tunnel”
By Doris Lessing
1. beseech (v.)- to ask, beg
2. buoyant (adj.)- having the ability or tendency to float
3. contrition (n.)- a feeling of regret for wrong
4. convulsive (adj.)- violently disturbing
5. defiant (adj.)- boldly resistant to authority
6. devoted (adj.)- loving, loyal, committed
7. gleam (n.)- a flash of light, reflecting light
8. grave (adj.)- serious, important
9. feeble (adj.) weak, not firm
10. incredulous (adj.)- doubtful; disbelieving
11. poise (n.)- balance, stability
12. promontory (n.)- a peak of land that juts out into a body of water
13. supplication (n.)- begging; a humble request or prayer
14. tuft (n.)- a clump or group of hairs, grass, etc.
15. torment (v.)- to annoy
16. tremble (v.)- to shake or shiver from cold, fear, etc.
17. villa (n.)- a vacation home, cabin, lodge
18. setting (n.)- the time and location where a story/event is taking place.
19. simile (n.) a comparison between two things unalike in nature, yet having
something in common using the words LIKE or AS
20. metaphor(n.) a direct comparison between two things unalike in nature, yet
having something in common