Jekyll and Hyde Vocabulary

accosted (v)

approach and address someone boldly or aggressively

pecuniary (adj)

relating to or consisting of money

pedantically (adj)

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning its trivial aspects

labyrinth (n)

a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and dead ends

stringent (adj)

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

odious (adj)

extremely repulsive or unpleasant

austere (adj)

of a stern or strict bearing in demeanor: forbidding in aspect

ruminated (v)

to think deeply about something

pungent (adj)

strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell

chastisement (n)

the act of severe criticism or punishment intended for correction

turpitude (n)

vile, shameful, or base character: depravity, wickedness

disconsolate (adj)

without consolation or comfort; unhappy

derided (v)

to speak to someone with contempt or show a low opinion of someone or something

iniquity (n)

immoral or gross injustice; a wicked act or thing

inscrutable (adj)

of an obscure nature, not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood

incipient (adj)

in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop

volatile (adj)

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

insidiously (adj)

in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

duplicity (n)

acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another

malefactor (n)

a person who commits moral wrongs or crimes

imperious (adj)

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant