Wuthering Heights Chapters 1-9

Wuthering

Exposed to storms, rain, and wind

Moor

An area of uncltivated land

Misanthropist

A person who dislikes humans and society

Sinewy

Muscular

Countenance

Facial expression

Vexatious

Annoying, irritating

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Assiduity

Constant or close attention to what one is doing

Taciturn

Habitually reserved and uncommunicative

Lachrymose

Showing sorrow

Tyrannical

Exercising power in a cruel or irrational way

Flogging

Beating with a whip or stick

Insolence

Rude and disrespectful behavior

Garret

Attic

Impertinence

Lack of respect; rudeness

Entreaty

Earnest or humble request

Prognosticate

: Foretell or prophesy a future event

Lament

Mourn a loss

Hector

Talk to in a bullying way

Vociferate

Shout, complain, argue loudly