Crime and Punishment Vocab

Crime and Punishment Studyguide vocab

garret

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house

invariably

without change, in every case

abject

of the most contemptible kind

prevaricate

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear

axiom

a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof

overwrought

deeply agitated especially from emotion

grandiloquent

lofty in style

languid

lacking spirit or liveliness

exemplary

worthy of imitation

bedlam

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

affectation

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

declaim

speak against in an impassioned manner

expostulate

reason with for the purpose of dissuasion

fortitude

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

pell-mell

in a wild or reckless manner

entreat

ask for or request earnestly

reproach

express criticism towards

ignominy

a state of dishonor

concubine

a woman who cohabits with an important man

aloof

remote in manner

abstain

choose not to consume

perplexity

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

brooding

persistent morbid meditation on a problem

semblance

an outward appearance that is deliberately misleading

copse

a dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes

relish

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

clamber

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

brandish

exhibit aggressively

abscess

a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

irrevocable

incapable of being retracted

perpetuity

the property of being seemingly ceaseless

casuistry

argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle

doggedly

with obstinate determination

prudence

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

malice

the quality of threatening evil

contorted

twisted, especially as in pain or struggle

filigree

delicate and intricate ornamentation

hapless

deserving or inciting pity

sentry

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

deliverance

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

oblivion

total forgetfulness

delirium

a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion

trepidation

a feeling of alarm or dread

impudent

improperly forward or bold

askance

with suspicion or disapproval

affront

treat, mention, or speak to rudely

disconcerted

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

surmise

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

amiable

disposed to please

contemptuously

without respect; in a disdainful manner

revulsion

intense aversion

effusion

an unrestrained expression of emotion

vanity

feelings of excessive pride

loathsome

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

base

having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

repulsion

intense aversion

spleen

a feeling of resentful anger

bewildered

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements

beseech

ask for or request earnestly

repugnance

intense aversion