Week 1- Vocab by Paloma
#1. IMPERTINENT- insolently rude; uncivil- adjective- pg 3
#2. LIBEL- anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents; to misrepresent damagingly- noun or verb- pg 3
#3. CASTANETS- either of a pair of concave pieces of wood held in the palm of the hand and clicked together, usually to accompany dancing- noun- pg 5
#4. DAUNTLESS- not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold- adjective- pg 29
#5. GESTICULATE- to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech- verb- pg 31
#6. POPLINS- a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc- noun- pg 36
#7. RECLINED- to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position- verb- pg 47
#8. TEMPEST- a violent commotion, disturbance, or tumult- noun- pg 57
#9. REPRIMANDS- severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority- noun- pg 61
#10. SCANDALIZING- to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper- verb- pg 72
#11. VIVACITY- liveliness; animation; sprightliness- noun- pg 83
#12. BENFACTORS- a person who makes a bequest or endowment, as to an institution- noun- pg 89
#13. BLITHELY- without thought or regard; carefree; heedless; joyous, merry, or gay; glad or cheerful- adjective- pg 93
#14. BEATITUDE- supreme blessedness; exalted happiness- noun- pg 94
#15. SATIRICAL- of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire- adjective- pg 102
#16. NEURALGIA- sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve- noun- pg 103
#17. BUREAU- a chest of drawers, often with a mirror at the top- noun- pg 114
#18. CALAMITY- a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury- noun- pg 116
#19. BLOWZY- having a coarse, ruddy complexion; disheveled in appearance; unkempt- adjective- pg 122
#20. CULTIVATED- educated; refined; cultured- pg 132
#21. TARLATAN- a thin, plain-weave, open-mesh cotton fabric finished with stiffening agents and sometimes glazed- noun- pg 135
#22. DOWDY- not neat or tidy; shabby; not stylish; drab; old-fashioned- adjective- pg 135
#23. PASTORAL- having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas- adjective- pg 138
#24. SOUPCON- a slight trace, as of a particular taste or flavor- noun- pg 140
#25. DAUNTS- to overcome with fear; intimidate- verb- pg 152
#2. LIBEL- anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents; to misrepresent damagingly- noun or verb- pg 3
#3. CASTANETS- either of a pair of concave pieces of wood held in the palm of the hand and clicked together, usually to accompany dancing- noun- pg 5
#4. DAUNTLESS- not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold- adjective- pg 29
#5. GESTICULATE- to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech- verb- pg 31
#6. POPLINS- a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc- noun- pg 36
#7. RECLINED- to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position- verb- pg 47
#8. TEMPEST- a violent commotion, disturbance, or tumult- noun- pg 57
#9. REPRIMANDS- severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority- noun- pg 61
#10. SCANDALIZING- to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper- verb- pg 72
#11. VIVACITY- liveliness; animation; sprightliness- noun- pg 83
#12. BENFACTORS- a person who makes a bequest or endowment, as to an institution- noun- pg 89
#13. BLITHELY- without thought or regard; carefree; heedless; joyous, merry, or gay; glad or cheerful- adjective- pg 93
#14. BEATITUDE- supreme blessedness; exalted happiness- noun- pg 94
#15. SATIRICAL- of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire- adjective- pg 102
#16. NEURALGIA- sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve- noun- pg 103
#17. BUREAU- a chest of drawers, often with a mirror at the top- noun- pg 114
#18. CALAMITY- a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury- noun- pg 116
#19. BLOWZY- having a coarse, ruddy complexion; disheveled in appearance; unkempt- adjective- pg 122
#20. CULTIVATED- educated; refined; cultured- pg 132
#21. TARLATAN- a thin, plain-weave, open-mesh cotton fabric finished with stiffening agents and sometimes glazed- noun- pg 135
#22. DOWDY- not neat or tidy; shabby; not stylish; drab; old-fashioned- adjective- pg 135
#23. PASTORAL- having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas- adjective- pg 138
#24. SOUPCON- a slight trace, as of a particular taste or flavor- noun- pg 140
#25. DAUNTS- to overcome with fear; intimidate- verb- pg 152
Week 2- Vocab by Marina
Chapters 10- 25
1#HEARTY-genuine; sincere; heartfelt: hearty approval; hearty dislike. completely devoted
2# GARDING- Garding is a town in the district of Nordfriesland
3#HELIOTROPE-any hairy plant belonging to the genus Heliotropium, of the borage family, as H. arborescens, cultivated for its small, fragrant purple flowers. 4# ASPIRING-
5#HEMMED- to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
6#SOLEMN-grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood
7#THRONG- a multitude of people crowded or assembled together; crowd.
8# BESTOWS-to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon ):
9# TROUBADOUR- one of a class of medieval lyric poets who flourished principally in southern France from the 11th to 13th centuries, and wrote songs and poems of a complex metrical form in langue d'oc, chiefly on themes of courtly love. Compare
10# ALCOVE-a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room: a dining alcove. 11# MISDEMEANORS-
12#MILLINERY- women's hats and other articles made or sold by milliners.
13#SOLICITED-to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
14#AVENGER-to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for: 15#CONFERRED-to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
16#ROGUE-a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel. a playfully mischievous person; scamp:
17#JIFFY-a very short time; moment:
18#SPACIOUS- containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.
19#ADMITTANCE-
permission or right to enter: admittance into the exhibit room. an act of admitting.
20#ESTABLISHMENT-the act or an instance of establishing.
21#FURBISH-to restore to freshness of appearance or good condition
22#IMMENSE- vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
23#WHISKING-To move with a rapid, sweeping stroke
24#WRY- produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features:
25#MANFULLY-having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.
26#RIOTOUS-(of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
1#HEARTY-genuine; sincere; heartfelt: hearty approval; hearty dislike. completely devoted
2# GARDING- Garding is a town in the district of Nordfriesland
3#HELIOTROPE-any hairy plant belonging to the genus Heliotropium, of the borage family, as H. arborescens, cultivated for its small, fragrant purple flowers. 4# ASPIRING-
5#HEMMED- to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
6#SOLEMN-grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood
7#THRONG- a multitude of people crowded or assembled together; crowd.
8# BESTOWS-to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon ):
9# TROUBADOUR- one of a class of medieval lyric poets who flourished principally in southern France from the 11th to 13th centuries, and wrote songs and poems of a complex metrical form in langue d'oc, chiefly on themes of courtly love. Compare
10# ALCOVE-a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room: a dining alcove. 11# MISDEMEANORS-
12#MILLINERY- women's hats and other articles made or sold by milliners.
13#SOLICITED-to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
14#AVENGER-to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for: 15#CONFERRED-to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
16#ROGUE-a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel. a playfully mischievous person; scamp:
17#JIFFY-a very short time; moment:
18#SPACIOUS- containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.
19#ADMITTANCE-
permission or right to enter: admittance into the exhibit room. an act of admitting.
20#ESTABLISHMENT-the act or an instance of establishing.
21#FURBISH-to restore to freshness of appearance or good condition
22#IMMENSE- vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
23#WHISKING-To move with a rapid, sweeping stroke
24#WRY- produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features:
25#MANFULLY-having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.
26#RIOTOUS-(of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
Week 3- Vocab by Melina
1. afresh-anew
2.parish-an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.
3.attributes-to consider as a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, group, etc
4. integrity-the state of being whole or undiminished5.earnest-serious in intention, purpose, or effort
6.scholar-a student; pupil.
7. instinctively-a student; pupil.
8.rebuked-to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand
9.ambitious-eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc
10.anchor-to fix or fasten; affix firmly
11.manfully-having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute
12.characterized-to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic
13.contrasting-to exhibit unlikeness on comparison with something else; form a contrast.
14.diligently-constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything
15.dutifully-performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty
16. talisman- a stone, ring, or other jewelry
17. aquatic-of, in, or pertaining to water.
18. vanquished-to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle
19.dignified-characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous
20.belle-a woman or girl admired for her beauty and charm.
21.sentiment-an attitude toward something; regard; opinion.
22.christened-to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
23.shrubbery-consisting of or abounding in shrubs.
24.profusion-abundance; abundant quantity.
WEEK 4 BY: Claire
Chapter 30 pg. 427 Duly- In accordance with what is required or appropiate; following proper procedure or arrangment.
Chapter 30 pg. 477 unchariteblness- lacking love and generosity.
Chapter 31 pg. 497 dissipated- over dulging in sensual pleasures.
Chapter 32 pg. 507 evaded- escape or to avoid.
Chapter 32 pg. 509 conjectures-an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete infromation.
Chapter 33 pg.529 hyacinth- a bulbous plant.
Chapter 33 pg. 531 concealment- privacy.
Chapter 34 pg. 550 nettled- irritate or annoy
Chapter 35 pg. 571 eloquence- fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Chapter 36 pg.590 feeble-lacking strength; weak
Chapter 37 pg.600 pictureque-of, suggesting, or suitable for a picture.
Chapter 38 pg. 618 scorching- to wither or parch with intense heat.
Chapter 39 pg.636 amicable- characerized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.
Chapter 40 pg.660 virtues- an example or kind of moral excellence.
Chapter 41 pg.674 promending- love, genorosity.
Chapter 42 pg.684 yield- to give forth.
Chapter 43 pg.709 tousle-make untidy.
Chapter 44 pg.721 matronly-like or charactcristics of a matron.
Chapter 45 pg. 729 chaotic- in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Chapter 46 pg.738 conjugal-of or relating to marrige or the relationship between husband and wife.
Chapter 47 pg.762 paradisaical- relating to or benfitting paradise.
Chapter 30 pg. 477 unchariteblness- lacking love and generosity.
Chapter 31 pg. 497 dissipated- over dulging in sensual pleasures.
Chapter 32 pg. 507 evaded- escape or to avoid.
Chapter 32 pg. 509 conjectures-an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete infromation.
Chapter 33 pg.529 hyacinth- a bulbous plant.
Chapter 33 pg. 531 concealment- privacy.
Chapter 34 pg. 550 nettled- irritate or annoy
Chapter 35 pg. 571 eloquence- fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Chapter 36 pg.590 feeble-lacking strength; weak
Chapter 37 pg.600 pictureque-of, suggesting, or suitable for a picture.
Chapter 38 pg. 618 scorching- to wither or parch with intense heat.
Chapter 39 pg.636 amicable- characerized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.
Chapter 40 pg.660 virtues- an example or kind of moral excellence.
Chapter 41 pg.674 promending- love, genorosity.
Chapter 42 pg.684 yield- to give forth.
Chapter 43 pg.709 tousle-make untidy.
Chapter 44 pg.721 matronly-like or charactcristics of a matron.
Chapter 45 pg. 729 chaotic- in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Chapter 46 pg.738 conjugal-of or relating to marrige or the relationship between husband and wife.
Chapter 47 pg.762 paradisaical- relating to or benfitting paradise.