Great Expectations Definitions
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Embellishment- (pg. 169) the act of embellishing or the state of
being embellished.
Bereavements- (pg. 169 leaving desolate.
Alleviated- (pg. 170) made more bearable
Disgorged- (pg. 170) discharged violently; spewed
Dolefully-
(pg. 172) Filled with grief;
mournful.
Pottle- (172) a dry measurement equal to half a gallon
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Magnanimous- (pg. 174) Generous and noble, especially in forgiving.
Acquiesced-
(pg. 174) consented or
complied without protest.
Affianced-
(pg. 175) pledged to marry; betrothed
Tartar-
(pg. 175) 1. Also Ta·tar 2. Often tartar a ferocious or violent person.
Capricious-
(pg. 175) impulsive and unpredictable.
See Synonyms at arbitrary
Connexion-
(pg. 175) variant of connection
Courtier-
(pg. 175) an attendant at a
sovereign's court.
Propitiate-
(pg. 175) to conciliate;
appease.
Imbued-
(pg. 176) 1. Permeated or invaded. See synonyms at
charged.
2.
Stained or dyed deeply.
Languor-
(pg. 176) 1. Lack of physical or mental energy; lethargy.
2. A dreamy, lazy mood or quality.
Indicative-
(pg. 176) 1. Serving to indicate. 2. Grammar. Of or being the mood of the verb
used in ordinary objective statements. n. Grammar. 3. The indicative mood. 4. A verb in the indicative mood.
Avaricious-
(pg. 176) Extreme desire for
wealth; greed.
Circumjacent- (pg. 177) Lying around; surrounding.
Indisputable-
(pg. 178) Beyond doubt;
undeniable.
Genteel-
(pg. 178) 1. Refined in manner; well-bred and polite.
2. Elegantly stylish. 3. Striving to convey an appearance of
refinement and respectability.
Apprehend-
(pg. 178) 1. To arrest. 2.
To understand. 3. To perceive.
4. To anticipate with anxiety; dread
Disinherited-
(pg. 178) excluded from
inheriting or the right to inherit.
Conscientious-
(pg. 178) 1. Guided by one's
conscience; principled. 2. Thorough and
careful: a conscientious worker.
Exertions-
(pg. 179) 1. To bring to bear: exert influence. 2. To put (oneself) to strenuous effort.
Asseverates-
(pg. 179) declares
positively; assert.
Inveterate-
(pg. 180) 1. Firmly and long established; deep-rooted: inveterate preferences. 2.
Persisting in an ingrained habit; habitual: an inveterate liar. See Synonyms at
chronic.
Degradation-
(pg. 180) to be reduced in
rank or status. See synonyms at demote. 2.
To be dishonored or disgraced. 3.
To be reduced in worth or value.
Incipient-
(pg. 183) Beginning to exist
or appear.
Fluey- (pg. 184) Downy;
fluffy
Venerated- (pg.184) regarded with respect
or reverence
Abject- (pg.184) 1. Contemptible; despicable: abject cowardice.
2. Miserable; wretched: abject poverty.
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Ludicrous-
(pg. 187) 1. Laughable because of obvious absurdity or
incongruity.
Vellum-
(pg. 188) 1. A fine parchment made from calfskin,
lambskin, or kidskin and used in making books. 2. A paper resembling vellum.
Plebeian-
(pg. 188) 1. Common or vulgar: plebeian tastes. 2. One
who is common and crude.
Judicious- (pg. 188) having or exhibiting
sound judgment.
Aristocratic-
(pg. 190) 1. A hereditary ruling class. 2. Government by the nobility or by a privileged
upper class. 3. A group or class
considered superior to others.
Disposition-
(pg. 190) 1. Temperament. 2. A tendency or inclination. 3. Arrangement, positioning, or distribution.
4. A final settlement. 5. An act of disposing of something.
Prodigious- (pg. 192) 1.
Impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous.
2.
Extraordinary; marvelous.
Dissipated-
(pg. 192) 1. Broken up and
driven away. 2. Vanished or disappeared.
3.
Spent wastefully; squandered. See synonyms at wasted.
4.
Indulged in the intemperate pursuit of pleasure.
Remonstrated-
(pg. 192) said or plead in
protest, objection, or reproof.
Irrespective- (pg. 193) without
consideration of; regardless of.
Poultice- (pg. 193) a soft, moist,
usually heated mass spread on cloth and applied to a sore or inflamed part of
the body. Also called cataplasm.
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Acquiesced- (pg. 196) Consented or complied without protest.
Acquisition-
(pg. 196) 1. The act of acquiring. 2. Something acquired.
Rudiments-
(pg. 196) 1. Fundamental elements, principles, or skills.
2. Something in an incipient or
undeveloped form.
Discomfiture-
(pg. 197) the state of being uneasy or perplexed.
Contradictory-
(pg. 197) 1. To assert the opposite of. 2. To deny the statement of. See synonyms at
deny. 3. To be contrary to or
inconsistent with.
Publican-
(pg. 198) 1. Chiefly British. The keeper of a public house
or tavern. 2. A tax collector in the
Convulsive-
(pg. 201) 1. To disturb violently. See synonyms at
agitate. 2. To throw into convulsions.
Denunciations-
(pg. 201) the act of
denouncing, especially a public condemnation.
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Loll-
(pg. 202) 1. To recline in an indolent or relaxed way.
2. To hang or droop laxly.
Niggardly-
(pg. 202) 1. Grudging and petty; stingy. 2. Scanty; meager.
Impressibility- (pg. 203) the ability to
impress
Cupidity- (pg. 203) Excessive desire,
especially for wealth.
Basest-
(pg. 203) bottom part
Complacent-
(pg. 203) 1. Contented self-satisfaction. 2. Lack of concern.
Deficiencies-
(pg. 203) 1. Lacking an essential quality or element.
2. Inadequate; insufficient.
Inveigled-
(pg. 203) 1. Won over or lead astray by guile or
deception. 2. Obtained by deception or
flattery.
Beguile-
(pg. 203) 1. Deceived by
guile. 2. Distracted; diverted. 3. Passed (time) pleasantly. 4. To be amused or delighted. See synonyms at
charmed
Gothic-
(pg. 205) 1. a. Of the Goths or their language. b.
Germanic. 2. Medieval. 3. of an architectural style prevalent in
Sham-
(pg. 205) 1. Something false or empty purported to be
genuine. 2. One who assumes a false
character; impostor. 3.
Not genuine; fake.
Impede-
(pg. 206) to retard or
obstruct the progress of.
Besieged-
(pg. 206) 1. To surround with hostile forces. 2. Crowded around; to hem in. 3. Harassed or importuned, as with requests.
Jocose- (pg. 206) given to joking; merry.
Felonious-
(pg. 208) 1. Law. Having the nature of, relating to, or concerning a felony:
felonious intent. 2. Archaic. Evil; wicked.
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Repaired-
(pg. 210) 1. To betake oneself; go.
Capacious-
(pg. 211) able to hold a large amount roomy; see synonyms at spacious.
Inexplicable-
(pg, 213) impossible to explain or account for.
Obstinately-
(pg. 214) 1. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude or course
of action. 2. Difficult to manage,
control, or subdue.
Morose-
(pg. 214) sullenly
melancholy; gloomy.
Depreciation- (pg. 214) 1. To diminish in price or value. 2. To belittle.
Obtuseness-
(pg. 215) 1. The state of
lacking quickness of perception or intellect.
2.
The state of being not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt.
Dexterously-
(pg. 216) 1. Skillful in the use of the hands or mind.
2. Done with dexterity.
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Mortification-
(pg. 217) 1. To shame; humiliate. 2. To discipline (one's body and appetites) by
self-denial.
Incongruity-
(pg. 217) 1. Lacking in harmony; incompatible. 2. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper,
or logical; inappropriate.
Prominent-
(pg. 217) 1. Projecting outward or upward. 2. Immediately noticeable; conspicuous.
3.
Widely known; eminent.
Pettishly- (pg. 222) petulant or
ill-tempered.
Preposterous (pg. 222) contrary to reason
or common sense; absurd.
Lucid- (pg. 222) 1. Easily understood: a lucid explanation.
2. Clear-minded; rational.
3.
Translucent. See synonyms at clear.
Blusterous-
(pg. 223) 1. Blowing in loud violent gusts, as wind in a
storm.
2.
Speaking in a noisy, arrogant, or bullying manner
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Repentance-
(pg. 225) Remorse or
contrition for past conduct or sin. See synonyms at penitence.
Pretense-
(pg. 225) 1. A false appearance or action intended to
deceive. 2. A studied show; affectation.
3. A feigned reason or excuse; pretext.
4. An outward appearance. 5. A claim, especially one without foundation.
6. Pretentiousness; ostentation.
Compactly- (pg. 225) 1. Closely and firmly packed together. 2. Occupying little space.
3. Concise 4.
To press or join together.
Vile- (pg. 226) 1. Loathsome; disgusting. 2. Unpleasant or objectionable. 3. Miserably poor; wretched. 4. Morally low; base.
Gaoler- (pg. 226) jailer
Manacle- (pg. 227) 1. A device for shackling the hands; handcuff.
2. Something that confines or restrains.
Choleric- (pg. 227) easily angered;
bad-tempered; irritable.
Pernicious- (pg. 227) 1. Deadly. 2.
Destructive.
Execrated- (pg. 227) 1. Protested vehemently against; denounced.
2.
Loathed; abhor.
Artificer- (pg. 230) 1. A crafty expedient; stratagem. 2. Deception; trickery. 3. Cleverness; ingenuity.
Commodious- (pg. 230) spacious; roomy.
See synonyms at spacious.
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Slovenly-
(pg. 234) 1. Untidy or messy. 2. Marked by carelessness; slipshod: slovenly
work.
Tolerably- (pg. 234) 1. Endurable. 2.
Fairly good; passable.
Discrepancy- (pg. 239) lack of agreement,
as between facts or claims
Ravenous- (pg. 239) 1. Extremely hungry. 2. Predatory. 3.
Greedy for gratification. See synonyms at voracious.
Interposed- (pg. 241) 1. a. Inserted or introduce between parts. b.
Placed (oneself) between.
2.
Introduced or interject into a discourse or conversation. 3. To intervene.
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Contrition- (pg. 246) Remorse for
wrongdoing. See synonyms at penitence.
Paroxysm- (pg. 246) 1. A sudden outburst, as of emotion.
2.
a. A sudden attack or intensification of a disease. b. A spasm or fit;
convulsion.
Prostrated- (pg. 246) 1. Placed (oneself) in a prostrate position.
2. Thrown down flat.
3.
Crushed or enervate; overcome.
Beseeching- (pg. 246) to request
urgently; implore.
Confounded-
(pg. 246) 1. Confused; befuddled.
2.
Used as an intensive: a confounded fool.
Dejected-
(pg. 247) being in low
spirits; depressed. See synonyms at depressed.
Recompense-
(pg. 247) 1. To award compensation to or for.2. Amends made, as for damage or loss. 3. Payment in return for something.
Invulnerable-
(pg. 247) 1. Immune to attack; impregnable. 2. Impossible to damage or injure.
Penitential-
(pg. 247) 1. Feeling or expressing remorse for one's
misdeeds or sins. 2. One who is
penitent.
Reparation-
(pg. 247) 1. The act or process of making amends. 2. Something done or paid to make amends.
3. Reparations Compensation, especially
which required from a defeated nation as indemnity for war damages.
Impetuosity-
(pg. 249)
Despondency-
(pg. 249) loss of hope;
dejection.
Reluctant-
(pg. 250) 1. Unwilling; disinclined: reluctant to help.
2. Hesitant; grudging: a reluctant
smile.
Renders-
(pg. 251) 1. Submits or presents. 2. Gives; provides: renders assistance. 3. Gives what is due. 4. Represents in verbal or artistic form;
depicts. 5. Translates. 6. Makes: The news rendered her speechless. 7. Liquefies (fat) by heating.
Abominate-
(pg. 251) to detest thoroughly; abhor.
Nonsensical-
(pg. 252) 1. Foolish or absurd language or behavior.
2. Matter of little or no importance or
use.
Victualling-
(pg. 252) 3. To provide with food. 4. To lie in food supplies.
Abet-
(pg. 253) to encourage or
assist, especially in wrongdoing.
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Truncheon-
(pg. 254) a short stick
carried by police; billy club.
Contiguous-
(pg. 254) 1. Touching. 2. neighboring; adjacent.
Diadem-
(pg. 254) 1. A crown or headband. 2. Royal power or dignity.
Recorders-
(pg. 255) 1. Ones that record: video recorders. 2. A flute with eight finger holes and a whistle-like
mouthpiece.
Ecclesiastical-
(pg. 255) of or relating to
a church, especially as an institution.
Descried-
(pg. 256) 1. To catch sight of. 2. To discover by careful observation.
Admonished-
(pg. 256) 1. Reproved gently but earnestly. 2. Warned; caution. 3. Reminded of an obligation.
Indispensable-
(pg. 256) not to be
dispensed with; essential.
Interment-
(pg. 256) the act or ritual
of interring or burying.
Obnoxious-
(pg. 256) Very
objectionable; odious.
Droll-
(pg. 256) amusingly odd or
whimsically comical.
Latent-
(pg. 256) Present or
potential but not evident or active.
Elocution-
(pg. 256) the art of public
speaking, emphasizing gesture and vocal delivery.
Assented-
(pg. 257) agreed to; concur.
Divesting-
(pg. 257) 1. Stripping, as of clothes. 2. deprived, as of rights; dispossess.
Complacently-
(pg. 257) 1. Contented self-satisfaction. 2. Lack of concern.
Patronage-
(pg. 257) 1. Support from a patron. 2. The trade given to a commercial establishment
by its customers. 3. Customers
considered as a group; clientele. 4. The
power to appoint people to political positions.
Approbation-
(pg. 258) Approval; praise.
Countenance-
(pg. 258) 1. Appearance, especially the expression of the
face. 2. The face.
3.
Support or approval.
Malignity-
(pg. 258) 1. a. Intense ill will or hatred; great malice.
b. An act or feeling of great malice. 2.
The condition of being evil or injurious.
Braces-
(pg. 259) 3. Braces Chiefly British. Suspenders.
Bereft-
(pg. 259) 1. A past tense and a past participle of
bereave. 2. Lacking or deprived of
something: bereft of dignity. 3.
Bereaved.
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Fain-
(pg. 266) 1. Happily; gladly. Archaic. 2.
Willing; glad.
3.
Obliged or required.
Irreconcilability-
(pg. 261) impossible to
reconcile.
Ascertained-
(pg. 261) to discover
through investigation. See synonyms at discover.
Fetters-
(pg. 261) 1. Chains or shackle for the ankles. 2. Something that restricts or restrains.
Pallor-
(pg. 262) Extreme or
unnatural paleness.
Facetious-
(pg. 264) playfully jocular;
humorous.
Subtlety-
(pg. 265) 1. a. So slight as to be difficult to detect. b.
Not obvious; abstruse. 2. Able to make
fine distinctions: a subtle mind. 3. a.
Skillful; clever. b. Crafty.
Suppliants-
(pg. 265) 1. Asking humbly and earnestly; beseeching.
2. A supplicant.
Encompassed-
(pg. 265) 1. Enclosed. See synonyms at surrounded. 2. Constituted or included.
Taint-
(pg. 265) 1. To affect with or as if with a disease.
2. To affect with decay or putrefaction;
spoil. See synonyms at contaminate. 3. A
moral defect considered as a stain or spot. See synonyms at stain. 4. An infecting touch, influence, or tinge.
Abhorrence-
(pg. 265) a feeling of
repugnance or loathing.
Conservatory-
(pg. 265) 1. A greenhouse, especially one in which plants
are arranged for display. 2. A school of
music or drama. \
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Superfluous- (pg. 266-267) beyond what is
required or sufficient.
Conflagration-
(pg. 267) a large
destructive fire.
Composedly-
(pg. 267) serenely
self-possessed; calm.
Interposed-
(pg. 267) 1. a. Inserted or introduce between parts. b.
Placed (oneself) between.
2.
Introduced or interject into a discourse or conversation. 3. To intervene.
Insinuations-
(pg. 268) 1. To introduce (for example, a thought)
gradually and insidiously. 2. To
introduce or insert (oneself) by subtle and artful means. 3. To hint.
Anonymous-
(pg. 268) Having an unknown
or unacknowledged name, authorship, or agency.
Perplexity-
(pg. 268) confusing or
puzzling; bewildering.
Languidly-
(pg. 268) 1. Lacking energy or vitality; weak. 2. Apathetic; listless. 3. Lacking force; slow.
Thwarted-
(pg. 268) 1. Blocked or hindered; frustrate. 2. A seat across a boat on which a rower may
sit. 3. Transverse.
Suppressed-
(pg. 268) 1. To put an end to forcibly; subdue. 2. To keep from being revealed, published, or
circulated. 3. To inhibit the expression
of; check: suppress a smile.
Chary-
(pg. 270) 1. Very cautious. 2. Not giving freely; sparing.
Averse-
(pg. 271) strongly
disinclined; reluctant.
Staid-
(pg. 271) 1. Sedate and dignified; proper. 2. Stodgy; stuffy.
Solitaire-
(pg. 272) 1. A gemstone set alone, as in a ring. 2. A card game played by one person.
Sovereign- (pg. 272) 1. The chief of state in a monarchy. 2. A gold coin formerly used in
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Chronic- (pg. 273) 1. Of long duration; continuing or lingering:
chronic money problems; chronic colitis. 2.
Firmly established by habit: a chronic liar.
Disquiet- (pg. 273) 1. To trouble; bother. 2. Disquietude.
Lavish- (pg. 273) 1. Extravagant. See synonyms at profuse. . Immoderate in giving. 3. To give or bestow in abundance; shower.
Corrupted- (pg. 273) 1. Marked by immorality; depraved. 2. Open to bribery; dishonest: a corrupt mayor.
3. Archaic. Tainted; putrid. 4. To make or become corrupt.
Incongruous- (pg. 274) 1. Lacking in harmony; incompatible. 2. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper,
or logical; inappropriate.
Infallible- (pg. 274) 1. Incapable of erring. 2. Incapable of failing; certain: an infallible
antidote.
Predominant- (pg. 274) 1. Having greatest importance or authority.
2. Most common or conspicuous;
prevalent.
Equipage- (pg. 274)1. Equipment or furnishings. 2
A. horse-drawn carriage with attendants.
The carriage itself. 3. Archaic.
A retinue, as of a noble or royal personage. 4. Archaic. A set of small
household articles, such as a tea service. A collection of small articles for
personal use.
Consorted- (pg. 274) 2. To keep company; associate. 3. To be in agreement.
Copious- (pg. 275) Ample; abundant. See
synonyms at plentiful.
Edifying- (pg. 277) to instruct,
especially to encourage moral or spiritual improvement.
Meritorious- (pg. 277) deserving reward
or praise; having merit.
Rueful- (pg. 277)1. Inspiring pity or
compassion. 2. Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret
Countenance- (pg. 277) to approve or
sanction.
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Perpetual- (pg. 279) 1. Lasting for eternity. 2. Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
3. Continuing without interruption.
Assailant-
(pg. 279) one who attacks
violently.
Consolation-
(pg. 279) to allay the
sorrow or grief of. See synonyms at comfort.
Ostentatiously-
(pg. 280) Pretentious. See
synonyms at showy.
Servile-
(pg. 281) abjectly
submissive; slavish.
Obsequious-
(pg. 280) full of or
exhibiting servile compliance.
Exuberant-
(pg. 282) 1. High-spirited; lively. 2. Lavish; effusive. 3. Growing abundantly. See synonyms at profuse.
Vainglorious (pg. 282) 1.
Excessive pride and vanity. 2.
Vain and ostentatious display.
Cogent- (pg. 285) forcefully convincing: a cogent argument.
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Anticipations- (pg. 287) 1.
To foresee. 2. To look forward
to; expect. 3. To act in advance to
prevent; forestall.
Auspicious- (pg. 287) 1.
Favorable; propitious. 2.
Successful; prosperous. Apoplectic-
(pg. 288) 1. Of, resembling, or produced by apoplexy: an apoplectic fit. 2. a.
having or inclined to have apoplexy. b. Exhibiting symptoms associated with
apoplexy. 3. Extremely angry; furious: “members of Congress who otherwise
become apoplectic about wasteful government spending” (Dan Morgan).
Prohibition- (pg. 288) 1.
The act of prohibiting. 2. The
forbidding by law of making, transporting, or selling alcoholic beverages.
Per Annum- (pg.
289) by the year; annually.
Compromise- (pg. 291) 1. A
settlement of differences in which each side make concessions. 2. Something that combines qualities of
different things.
Confounded- (pg. 293) 1.
Confused; befuddled. 2. Used as
an intensive: a confounded fool.
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Ensuing- (pg. 294) 1.
Following as a result. 2. Taking
place subsequently.
Pilgrimage- (pg. 294) 1. A
journey to a sacred place. 2. A long
journey or search, especially one of exalted purpose.
Undeterred- (pg. 294) not deterred; "pursued his own
path...undeterred by lack of popular appreciation and understanding"
Pacific- (pg. 294) 1.
Tending to diminish conflict. 2.
Of a peaceful nature; tranquil.
Infirmity- (pg. 295) 1. A
bodily ailment or weakness. 2. Frailty;
feebleness. 3. A defect in a person's
character.
Pantomime- (pg. 295) 1.
Communication by means of gesture and facial expression. 2. A play, dance, or other theatrical
performance presented in pantomime.
Spasmodic- (pg. 298) 1. Relating to, affected by, or having the
character of a spasm; convulsive. 2. Happening intermittently; fitful:
spasmodic rifle fire. 3. Given to sudden outbursts of energy. Vigilance-
(pg. 298) alert watchfulness. Elongation- (pg. 299) 1. To
make or grow longer.
Enthralling- (pg. 299) 1.
Holding spellbound. 2. Enslaving.
Rubicund- (pg. 299) rosy in complexion; ruddy.
Appertaining-
(pg. 300) Belonging as a part.
Sundry- (pg. 300) various; miscellaneous.
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Theology- (pg. 301) 1. The
study of the nature of God and religious truth. 2. A system or school of opinions concerning God
and religious questions.
Frivolity- (pg.
301) 1. Unworthy of serious attention; trivial. 2. Inappropriately silly. Subsisted- (pg. 301) 1.
Existed. See synonyms at been. 2.
Maintained life, especially at a meager level: subsisted on one meal a
day. Harping- (pg. 302) Dwelling on tediously.
Intercourse- (pg. 302) 1.
Social interchange; communication.
Reputed- (pg. 302) generally supposed. See synonyms at supposed.
Malicious- (pg.
304) a desire to harm others or to see others suffer; spite. Perversion-
(pg. 304) the act of perverting or the state of being perverted. Sconces (pg. 304) a wall brackets for candles or lights.
Ingrate- (pg. 305) an ungrateful person.
Retort- (pg. 305) 1. To
reply or answer, especially in a quick, caustic, or witty manner. 2. To return in kind; pay back. 3. A quick, witty reply. Musing- (pg. 306) pondering, considering, or deliberating at
length.
Blighted- (pg. 307) 1. To be
affected with blight. 2. Ruined. See
synonyms at blasted. 3. Frustrated. Infused-
(pg. 308) 1. To be put into as if by
pouring. 2. To be filled; imbued.
3. To be steeped or soaked without
boiling. Incensed-
(pg. 309) caused to be extremely angry; infuriate.
Impudence-
(pg. 309) brashly bold; insolent; impertinent.
Avowal- (pg. 310) A frank admission or
acknowledgment
Repudiate- (pg. 310) 1. To
reject the validity of. 2. To refuse to
recognize, acknowledge, or pay.
Untenable- (pg. 310) 1. Being
such that defense or maintenance is impossible: an untenable position. 2. Being
such that occupation or habitation is impossible: untenable quarters
Doggedly- (pg.
310) stubbornly persevering; tenacious.
Deficient-
(pg. 311) 1. Lacking an essential
quality or element. 2. Inadequate;
insufficient. Addle- (pg. 311) 1. To
make or become confused. See synonyms at confuse. 2. To become rotten; spoil.
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Tenure- (pg.
314) 1. a. The holding of something, as
an office or real estate. b. A period during which something is held. 2. The status of holding one's position on a
permanent basis.
Assailed- (pg.
315) attacked violently.
Relinquished-
(pg. 317) 1. To retire from; give up or
abandon. 2. Put aside or desist from.
3. Surrendered. 4. Released
Repulse- (pg. 317) 1. To
drive back; repel. 2. To reject with
rudeness, coldness, or denial. 3.
Informal. To cause repulsion in. 4.
The act of repulsing. 5.
Rejection; refusal.
Repugnance-
(pg. 321) 1. Arousing disgust or
aversion; repulsive. 2. Logic. Contradictory.
Recompense-
(pg. 322) 1. To award compensation to or
for. 2. Amends made, as for damage or
loss. 3. Payment in return for
something.
Fidelity- (pg.
324) 1. Faithfulness to obligations or
duties. 2. Exact correspondence with
fact; accuracy. 3. The degree to which
an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal.
Reiterate- (pg.
325) to say again or repeatedly. See synonyms at repeat.
Dilated- (pg. 325) made or became wider or larger; expanded.
