Unit 7 Little Women Vocab

Impertinent

rude; not showing proper respect

melodramatic

an ever exaggerated

rummage

to search for something in an untidy manner

garret

attic

refuge

safe place

petulant

childish, sulky, bad tempered

irascible

having the tendency to be easily angered

abashed

to be embarrassed or ashamed

voraciously

hungrily; excessively eager, insatiable

calamity

a disaster

destitute

without basic necessities of life

languid

exertic little effort; slow; disinterested

chagrin

embarrassment as a result of humiliation

ubiquitous

seemingly everywhere

lexicon

dictionary

perturbed

feeling unsettled, anxiety, or annoyed

reprehensible

deserving condemnation or judgement

contrite

feeling/showing remorese or guilt

capricious

sudden change in behavior or modd

audacity

a willingness to take bold risks

conflagration

a large fire

squall

a sudden violent gust of wind or storm

assuage

to make something feel better; to soothe

incorrigible

incapable of reform, corrected, or improved

propriety

conforming to societal standards

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate

emaciate

to waste away due to lack of nourishment

didactic

intended to teach

impetuosity

acts done quickly and without thought or care

aplomb

self-confidence and assurance in a stressful situation

indefatigably

done without growing tired

docile

submissive, calm, quiet

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

beguile

to charm or enchant in a deceptive way

ostentatiously

showy, meant to dram attention to oneself

diaphanous

light, delicate, and translucent

abnegation

self denial

decorous

in keeping with good taste

vehement

showing strong feelings toward; passionate

menagerie

a collection of wild animals