A Tale of Two Cities Vocab Book 1

epoch (n)

an instant of time selected as a point of reference in astronomy; an event or a time that begins a new period of development - a memorable date or event

incredulity (n)

quality or state of being in a state of disbelief

synonyms: disbelief; skeptical

tumbril(s): (n)

a farmer's cart used during the French Revolution to carry condemned persons to the guillotine.

potentate (n)

one who experiences controlling power synonyms: ruler; sovereign

requisition (n)

a formal or authoritative demand synonyms: demand; need

blunderbuss (n)

a short firearm; close range without aiming

adjuration (n)

to entreat or advise earnestly; to charge or command solemnly under oath

synonyms: entreaty; deposition

inexorable (adj.)

not to be moved or persuaded by entreaty

synonyms: relentless; inflexible

perpetuation (n)

continuing, everlasting, constant

methodical (adj.)

arranged; characterized by method or order; habitually following a method

synonyms: orderly; systematic; logical

sonorous (adj.)

producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound

synonyms: ringing, loud, resonant, booming

restorative(s) (n)

something that serves to restore consciousness or health

syn: healing, recovering

garret (n)

a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof

synonyms: attic; loft

cadaverous (adj.)

of, relating to or resembling a dead body

synonyms: emaciated; corpse-like

modicum (n)

a limited quantity, a small amount

synonyms: little, smidgen; iota

expostulation (n)

to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of discussion or protest

synonyms: contempt, disapproval, protest

implacable (adj.)

not capable of being appeased or pacified

synonyms: unappeasable, inexorable; pitiless; relentless

salutation (n)

a greeting synonyms: greeting; hello

haggard (adj.)

wild in appearance; having a worn or emaciated, tired look

synonyms: pale, gaunt, sickly

admonitory (adj.)

expressing admonition; warning

synonyms: warning, portentous, caution