Set: Therese Raquin - Chpt2

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

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Creator mariahruschak
Created April 28, 2008
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Tag therese raquin - chpt 2
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