Great Expectations Vocab #1

Desolation

A State of complete emptiness or destruction

Divulge

(V) to tell, reveal; to make public

Reproach

To find fault with, blame

Indignation 

Anger as a result of something unjust

Exonerate

(V) to clear from a charge or accusation

Contemptible 

Deserving of scorn; despicable 

Capricious

Subject to whims or passing fancies

Penitent

(Adj.) regretful for one’s sins or mistakes. (N.) one who is sorry for wrongdoing

Genteel

Well-mannered; refined; polite;

Rumination 

A deep or considered thought about something 

Reverence 

Deep respect for someone or something 

Stupefied

Stunned; amazed

Trepidation 

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ostentatious

Showy, pretentious

Benevolent 

Kindly, charitable 

Corroborate

To support with evidence

Encumbered

Burdened

Benefactor

One who does good to others

Disparagement

A communication that belittles somebody or something

Dejected

Downcast or sad; depressed