Vocabulary From Japanese Literature and Oedipus

Blight

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a thing that spoils or damages something

Chastise

Part of speech: verb

Definition: rebuke or reprimand severely.

Earnest

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

Fawn

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner

Indefinitely

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.

Induce

Part of speech: verb

Definition: succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something; bring or give a rise to.

Obstinate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Pathos

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

Rebuke

Part of speech: verb

Definition: express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

Tittle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a tiny amount or part of something.

Besot

Part of speech: verb

Definition: infatuate; to make dull or stupid

Conjecture

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Countenance

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a person's face or facial expression.

Expiate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: atone for (guilt or sin).

Knave

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a dishonest or unscrupulous man.

Loathsome

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

Obdurate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Obscure

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Rogue

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a person whose behavior one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likable or attractive.

Sustain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: strengthen or support physically or mentally.