Great Expectations Chapter 12-15 Vocab.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 sagacious | acutely insightful and wise |
| morose | Having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable |
| swarthy | having a dark complexion |
| ulterior | hidden |
| retorted | replied sharply |
| unscrupulous | lacking honesty and oblivious to what is honorable |
| surmise | infer from incomplete evidence |
| altercation | heated dispute |
| exultant | joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success |
| clemency | leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice |
| intimate | having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere |
| gloat | brag, to brag greatly |
| audacious | bold, adventurous, recklessly daring |
| endow | give qualities or abilities to |
| stipulation | a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement |
| disinterested | not interested |
| disaffection | contentment |
| capricious | impulsive and unpredictable |
| imperceptible | impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses |
| countenance | consent to, give permission |
| corroborate | support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm |
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