Trimester 2 English Honors Harrington V & S Words
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Finkelstein04 on February 8, 2009
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NOTE: The word MINCE is not here because Mr. H said we did not need to know it
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 steadfastly | [adjective] in a fixed direction |
| precipice | [noun] a high, vertical, or very steep rock face or cliff |
| chaste | [adjective] morally pure in thought or conduct |
| wretchedness | [noun] a very unfortunate condition |
| roistering | [adjective] the manner of noisy merry making, |
| condescend | [intransitive verb] to demean oneself to do something |
| cauldron | [noun] a large kettle or boiler |
| atrocious | [adjective] shockingly bad or cruel |
| infallibly | [adjective] without mistakes or being wrong |
| wayfarer | [noun] a traveler, especially on foot |
| epoch | [noun] a period of time marked by distinctive features, note worthy events, or changed conditions |
| capitulation | [noun] a document containing terms of a surrender |
| blunderbuss | [noun] a short musket with a fanned out end |
| evincing | [noun] the act of showing clearly |
| emaciated | [adjective] thin, weak, or bony |
| waistcoat | [noun] an 18th century garment for women, similar to a men's jacket |
| evanescence | [noun] the act of disappearing gradually |
| consignment | [noun] a package delivered for selling or disposal |
| indignant | [adjective] expressing anger or annoyance towards something unfair or unjust |
| gradations | [noun] a series of gradual stages |
| billet | [noun] a chunky piece of wood |
| squalid | [adjective] unpleasant and repulsive |
| modicum | [noun] a moderate or small amount |
| offal | [noun] the parts of a butchered animal that are inedible |
| doleful | [adjective] sorrowful; mournful |
| parchment | [noun] the skin of sheep prepared for use as a writing material |
| garret | [noun] a room at the top of a house, immediately below the roof |
| lethargy | [noun] the state of drowsiness, lacking energy, or tiredness |
| sagacity | [noun] the ability of being acutely insightful and wise in judgement |
| discernible | [adjective] perceptible; distinguishable |
| gamut | [noun] the complete range or series of anything |
| urchin | [noun] a mischievous young boy |
| animosity | [noun] a feeling of hostility and resentment |
| convivial | [adjective] sociable; jovial |
| amiable | [adjective] good-natured; cordial; friendly |
| ferret | [transitive verb] to search out; to discover |
| sublime | [adjective] inspiring awe, veneration, etc. |
| timorous | [adjective] full of or subject to fear |
| slovenly | [adjective] untidy or unclean in appearance or habit |
| antipathy | [noun] a natural or habitual repugnance |
| brood | [intransitive verb] to think miserable thoughts |
| goblet | [noun] a large bowl-shaped cup used for drinking |
| detriment | [noun] damage, injury, or harm |
| bacchanalian | [adjective] of or pertaining to reveling or drunkenness |
| florid | [adjective] rosy colored |
| languish | [intransitive verb] to become weak |
| traverse | [transitive verb] to travel or move across |
| affidavit | [noun] a written version of a sworn statement |
| compunction | [noun] feelings of shame and regret about doing something wrong |
| culinary | [adjective] of or pertaining to food, cooking, or in the kitchen |
| Monseigneur | [noun] a French dignitary |
| escutcheon | [noun] a shield used to display a coat of arms |
| foist | [transitive verb] to impose by fraud |
| talisman | [noun] an object believed to bring luck to the carrier |
| obsequious | [adjective] excessively eager to please or obey |
| balustrade | [noun] a decorative railing near stairs |
| flambeau | [noun] a flaming torch |
| scruple | [noun] a moral that acts as a restraining force |
| snuff | [noun] tobacco in the form of powder to inhale |
| supposition | [noun] an uncertain belief, hypothesis, or assumption |
| fervent | [adjective] showing extreme passionate emotions |
| morose | [adjective] having a withdrawn, gloomy, sullen personality |
| incorrigible | [adjective] impossible or very difficult to correct |
| ostentatious | [adjective] intended to attract notice and impress others |
| patronage | [noun] the act of supporting |
| tact | [noun] the ability in situations in which one considers others feelings |
| crestfallen | [adjective] disappointed or humiliated, especially after being enthusiastic or confident |
| barrister | [noun] a lawyer qualified for the higher courts in England |
| irresolute | [adjective] unsure and unable to make decisions |
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