Short Story Vocab

What is the definition of "bier"?

A stand on which a corpse or a coffin containing a corpse is placed prior to burial.

What part of speech is "bier"?

Noun (N.)

How is "bier" pronounced?

[beer / bir]

What is the definition of "cabal"?

A conspiratorial group of plotters or intriguers; a secret scheme or plot; or (as a verb) to form a cabal.

What part(s) of speech is "cabal"?

Noun (N.) and Intransitive Verb (Intr. V.)

How is "cabal" pronounced?

[kuh-bal / kəˈbɑl]

What is the definition of "coquettish"?

(Of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.

What part of speech is "coquettish"?

Adjective (Adj.)

How is "coquettish" pronounced?

[koh-ket-ish /ˌkoʊ.ˈkɛt.ɪʃ]

What is the definition of "cuckold"?

A man whose wife has committed adultery; or (as a verb) to make a cuckold of.

What part(s) of speech is "cuckold"?

Noun (N.) and Transitive Verb (Tr. V.)

How is "cuckold" pronounced?

[kuhk-uhld / ˈkək.əld]

What is the definition of "deprecatory"?

Disapproving; expressing belittlement.

What part of speech is "deprecatory"?

Adjective (Adj.)

How is "deprecatory" pronounced?

[dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee / ˈdɛp.rɪ.kəˌtɑr.i]

What is the definition of "deputation"?

The act or state of being appointed or authorized as an agent or representative; a person or group appointed to represent another or others; delegation.

What part of speech is "deputation"?

Noun (N.)

How is "deputation" pronounced?

[dep-yuh-tey-shuhn / ˈdɛp.yəˌteɪ.ʃ(ə)n]

What is the definition of "diffident"?

Hesitant to assert oneself from a lack of self-confidence; timid.

What part of speech is "diffident"?

Adjective (Adj.)

How is "diffident" pronounced?

[dif-i-duhnt / ˈdɪf.ɪˌdənt]

What is the definition of "dispensation"?

An exemption or release from an obligation or rule, granted by or as if by an authority (including an ecclesiastical authority granting exemption from church law or a vow).

What part of speech is "dispensation"?

Noun (N.)

How is "dispensation" pronounced?

[dis-puhn-sey-shuhn, -pen- /ˌdɪs.pənˈseɪ.ʃ(ə)n, -pɛn-]

What is the definition of "dyspepsia"?

Indigestion.

What part of speech is "dyspepsia"?

Noun (N.)

How is "dyspepsia" pronounced?

[dis-pep-shuh, -see-uh /ˌdɪsˈpɛp.ʃə, -si.yə]

What is the definition of "hangdog"?

Shamefaced or guilty; downcast, intimidated; or a sneaky or despicable person.

What part(s) of speech is "hangdog"?

Adjective (Adj.) and Noun (N.)

How is "hangdog" pronounced?

[hang-dawg, -dog /ˈhaŋ.dɑg]

What is the definition of "jalousie"?

A blind or shutter having adjustable horizontal slats for regulating the passage of air and light.

What part of speech is "jalousie"?

Noun (N.)

How is "jalousie" pronounced?

[jal-uh-see / ˈjɑl.əˌsi]

What is the definition of "livery"?

The costume or insignia worn by retainers of a feudal lord; a distinctive uniform worn by male household servants; or the boarding and care of horses for a fee.

What part of speech is "livery"?

Noun (N.)

How is "livery" pronounced?

[liv-uh-ree / ˈlɪv.əˌri]

What is the definition of "macabre"?

Suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome; or comprising or including a representation of death.

What part of speech is "macabre"?

Adjective (Adj.)

How is "macabre" pronounced?

[muh-kah-bruh, -kahb /məˈkɑ.brə, -ˈkɑb]

What is the definition of "parquet"?

The part of the main floor of a theater between orchestra pit and parquet circle; a patterned wooden floor; or (as a verb) to furnish a room with parquetry.

What part(s) of speech is "parquet"?

Noun (N.) and Transitive Verb (Tr. V.)

How is "parquet" pronounced?

[pahr-kay / pɑrˈkeɪ]

What is the definition of "perpetuity"?

The quality, state, or condition of being perpetual; time without end; eternity.

What part of speech is "perpetuity"?

Noun (N.)

How is "perpetuity" pronounced?

[pur-pi-too-i-tee /ˌpər.pɪˈtu.ɪ.ti]

What is the definition of "petticoat"?

A skirt or woman's underskirt; slang for a woman or girl; or (as an adjective) of or by women.

What part(s) of speech is "petticoat"?

Noun (N.) and Adjective (Adj.)

How is "petticoat" pronounced?

[pet-ee-koht /ˈpɛt.iˌkoʊt]

What is the definition of "severance"?

The act or process of dividing or separating into parts; separation; partition.

What part of speech is "severance"?

Noun (N.)

How is "severance" pronounced?

[sev-er-uhns /ˈsɛv.ərˌəns]

What is the definition of "svelte"?

Slender or graceful in figure or outline; slim.

What part of speech is "svelte"?

Adjective (Adj.)

How is "svelte" pronounced?

[svelt /svɛlt]

What is the definition of "vermillion"?

A bright red mercuric sulfide pigment; a vivid red to reddish orange; or (as a verb) to color or dye vermillion.

What part(s) of speech is "vermillion"?

Noun (N.), Adjective (Adj.), and Transitive Verb (Tr. V.)

How is "vermillion" pronounced?

[ver-mil-yuhn /vɛrˈmɪlˌyən]

What is the definition of "vestige"?

A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that has once existed but exists or appears no more.

What part of speech is "vestige"?

Noun (N.)

How is "vestige" pronounced?

[ves-tij /ˈvɛs.tɪj]