Latte Factor

chap 1

gnaw

(verb) bite at or nibble something persistently.
cause persistent distress or anxiety.

Oculus

noun) a round or eye-like opening or design.


chap 2

1.Famished

extremely hungry.

2 whim

a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

3 twinge

noun) a sudden, sharp localized pain.

Zoey felt a twinge of guilt

chap3

1 strolling

verb) walk in a leisurely way.

leisurely

unhurried or relaxed.

2 eccentric

(adjective) (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.

3 epitaph

a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

Similar

eulogy

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died.

oculus

the mind's eye :

4 venture

verb) undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

“You need to get to work,” ventured Henry.

5 gasp

(verb) catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment.

chap 4

1 insightful

adjective) having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

2 barista

noun) a person who serves in a coffee bar.


3 rule of thumb

refers to a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. It refers to an easily learned and easily applied procedure or standard, based on practical experience rather than theory.

chap 6

  1. cynical

(adjective) believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

2 let alone

used to indicate that something is far less likely or suitable than something else already mentioned.
"he was incapable of leading a bowling team, let alone a country"

I just don’t see myself having the discipline to keep doing that, week after week, for months, let alone years.

  1. stifle

(verb) make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.

Zoey stifled a burst of laughter.

4 bleak

(of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favourable outcome.