Quizlet Therese Raquin - Chpt2

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  1. benevolence: (n) an act intending or showing kindness and good will
  2. cloistered: (adj) sheltered; secluded from the world
  3. constitution: (n) a way in wich a thing is composed or made up
  4. contingency: (n) A predictive relationship between two events such that the occurrence of one event predicts the probable occurrence of the other.
  5. convalescent: (n) a person who is recovering from illness
  6. countenance: (n) the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  7. egotism: (n) an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  8. impetuosity: (n) rash impulsiveness
  9. placidity: (n) a disposition free from stress or emotion, a feeling of calmness
  10. poignant: (adj) profoundly moving; touching; causing sad and painful feelings
  11. recluse: (n) one who lives in solitude, hermit; loner
  12. repose: (n) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
  13. soporous: (adj) associated with coma or deep sleep
  14. sovereign: (adj) being above all others in character, importance, excellence, etc.
  15. torrent: (n) a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)
  16. tranquil: (adj) free from disturbance; characterized by absence of emotional agitation
  17. vigilant: (adj) carefully observant or attentive