The Metamorphosis
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 presentiment | an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding |
| injunction | an authoritative warning or order |
| entreaty | an earnest or humble request |
| avail | use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource) |
| execrate | feel or express great loathing for |
| bogey | a person or thing that causes fear or alarm |
| fortnight | a period of two weeks |
| admonitions | authoritative counsel or warning |
| monotony | lack of variety and interest, tedious repetition and routine |
| recalcitrance | having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline |
| ejaculations | say something quickly and suddenly |
| disquieting | inducing feelings of anxiety or worry |
| propitiate | win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them |
| visage | a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features |
| metamorphosis | a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means |
| intercourse | communication or dealings between individuals or groups |
| admonish | warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| endearment | a word or phrase expression love or affection |
| charwoman | a woman employed to clean houses or offices |
| milliner | a person who makes or sells women's hats |
| dudgeon | a feeling of offense or deep resentment |
| allocutions | a formal speech giving advice or a warning |
| superfluous | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough |
| masticate | chew (food) |
| espy | catch sight of |
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