Romantic Poetry Quizlet

bind

(v) to tie or fasten something tightly; to stick together or unite

boon

(n) something that is asked; a favor sought

boundless

(adj) having no bounds; infinite or vast; unlimited

candid

(adj) truthful and straightforward

colossal

(adj) extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic

constancy

(n) the quality of being unchanging or unwavering, as in purpose, love, or loyalty

covert

(adj) undercover, secret, not openly acknowledged or displayed

creed

(n) any system, doctrine, or formula of religious belief, as of a denomination

forlorn

(adj) desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.

gaudy

(adj) brilliantly or excessively showy; cheaply showy in a tasteless way

glean

(v) to learn, discover, or find out, usually little by little or slowly

impair

(v) to make or cause to become worse; weaken or damage

relish

(n) great enjoyment; (v) to enjoy greatly

rove

(v) to wander about without definite destination

sordid

(adj) morally ignoble or base; vile, morally icky

tresses

(n) long locks or curls of hair

vacant

(adj) having no contents; devoid of thought or reflection

vale

(n) a valley OR the world, or mortal or earthly life

vindicate

(v) to clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

visage

(n) the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.