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Book II Vocab Terms Tale of Two Cities

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Dismal
Causing dejection
Pore
Direct one's attention on something
Trepidation
A feeling of alarm or dread
Deprecate
Express strong disapproval of; deplore
Efficacy
Capacity or power to produce a desired effect
Convivial
Occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
Cogitate
Consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind
Pillory
A wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
Indictment
An accusation of wrongdoing
Reproach
A mild rebuke or criticism
Auspicious
Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
Immolate
Offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
Unimpeachable
Beyond doubt or reproach
Malign
Speak unfavorably about
Plaintive
Expressing sorrow
Verdict
(Law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulated a judgment
Throng
A large gathering of people
Vehemence
Intensity or forcefulness of expression
Acquitted
Declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
Barrister
A British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
Glib
Artfully persuasive in speech
Unscrupulous
Without scruples or principles
Congenial
Suitable to your needs
Compunction
A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Incessant
Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Fetter
A shackle for the ankles or feet
Tribunal
An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Abject
Most unfortunate or miserable
Propitiate
Make peace with
Clemency
Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Obstinate
Tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
Plaintiff
A person who brings an action in a court of law
Abnegate
Deny or renounce
Vociferate
Utter in a very loud voive
Refractory
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control
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