WUTHERING HEIGHTS VOCABULARY WORDS, DEFINITIONS, EXAMPLES

Alacrity

(NOUN) Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Capricious

(ADJ) Given to sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behavior.

Countenance

(NOUN OR VERB) A person's face or facial expression.

Desolate

(ADJ OR VERB) Empty, bleak, and lifeless; often depressing.

Heath

open land often with heather

Impertinence

(NOUN) Lack of respect; rudeness.

Impetuous

(ADJ) Acting quickly without thought or care.

Lament

(VERB OR NOUN) To express sorrow or regret.

Melancholy

(NOUN/ADJ) A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

Misanthrope

(NOUN) A person who dislikes and avoids human society.

Morose

(ADJ) Sullen or gloomy in mood.

Obstinate

(ADJ) Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or actions.

Peruse

(VERB) To read or examine something carefully.

Petulant

(ADJ) Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Querulous

(ADJ) Complaining in a whining manner.

Reproach

(NOUN) An expression of disapproval; (VERB) To criticize or blame.

Taciturn

(ADJ) Habitually silent or reserved in speech.

Vex

(VERB) To annoy, frustrate, or worry someone.

Vindictive

(ADJ) Having a strong desire for revenge.

Wretch

(NOUN) A person regarded with pity or contempt, often unfortunate or miserable.