Book 2 A Tale of Two Cities Vocab

trepidation

feeling or agitation about something that may happen

illustrious

well known for past expertise

sublime

of such excellence and inspire awe

fervent

display a passionate intensity

acquitted

free from criminal charge, not guilty

unscrupulous

having no moral principles

sultry

hot and humid

renounce

formally declare one's abandonment

incorrigible

not able to be corrected

morose

sullen & ill-tempered

dubious

doubting

docile

ready to accept control or instruction

sagacity

guilty of being educated

fidelity

faithfulness to person or belief

impassive

no feeling or emotions

Reversionary

Having to do with the right to process a certain property under inheritance.

Quartering

To cut into four pieces.

Bestrewn

Scattered, dissipated and dispersed.

Pernicious

Harmful, deadly.

Laconic

Short and to the point; brief and clear.

Ignobly

Done in a dishonorable or shameful manner.

Malady

A disease or illness.

Gallantry

An act of courtesy.

Magnanimous

Generous, charitable, unselfish or noble.

Degradation

Humiliation, debasement, or feeling demoralized.

Urchin

A mischievous youngster, brat, punk, whippersnapper, or menace.

Repast

A meal or feast.

Consecrated

Devoted, holy, or blessed.

Turnkey

a jailer or prison guard.

Exultant

Elated, joyous, jubilant, or rejoiceful.