Vocab List 2 Currently reading: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris Chapter 21-22 in which a vampire royal party turns into a battle between the king and queen, and Sookie manages to get home with her new witch friend after the incident. 1. runic (adj) Having some secret or mysterious meaning. 2. conjecture (v)/(n) the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof. ~guess 3. patriotic (adj), patriotism (n), patriot (n) devoted love, support, and defense of one's country. 4. primp (v) sb + primp + sb : to dress or adorn with care. sb + primp : to groom oneself carefully 5. garish (adj), garishly (adv) crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration. 6. squawk (v)/(n) a loud, harsh cry or sound. 7. svelte (adj) slender, especially gracefully slender in figure; lithe. 8. attorney (n) a lawyer. 9. cordial (adj)/(n) courteous and gracious; friendly or sincere; heartfelt. or a strong, sweetened, aromatic alcoholic liquor (n)