A tale of two cities vocab 1

illustrious (adj)

famous or glorious; distinguished

pilfer (v)

to steal, especially in small quantites; swipe

myraid (n/adj)

very great number or variety of persons or things; infinite

mutinous (adj)

disposed to or engaged in revolting against authority; rebellious

capitulate (v)

surrender or give in; yield

levity (n)

lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of seriousness; serious

besmirched (adj)

soiled, tarnished, or dishonored; slander

feign (v)

to put on the appearance of, to pretend; bluff/fake

coercion (n)

using force or intimidation to obtain compliance; pressure

encompass (v)

to surround, enclose or include comprehensively; encircle

mire (n/v)

a swampy area or bog; to plunge into a swampy area; wetlands

placid (adj)

peaceful, pleasantly calm; serene

implacable (adj)

not able to be appeased or pleased; unforgiving

lethargy (n)

state of being drowsy or dull, listless or unenergetic; sleepiness

sagacity (n)

soundness of judgment, wisdom; insight or sense