The Picture of Dorian Gray Vocab單詞卡 | Quizlet

tremulous (adj.)

(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness; (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering.

shrug (v.)

to raise and contract the shoulders, expressing indifference, disdain, etc.

languid (adj.)

lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow.

enmity (n.)

a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.

idolatry (n.)

the religious worship of idols; excessive or blind adoration, reverence, or devotion.

scrupulous (adj.)

having or showing moral or ethical standards; having strict regard for what one considers right; principled.

petulant (adj.)

showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over a trifling annoyance.

penitence (n.)

the state of being penitent; regret for one's wrongdoing or sinning; contrition; repentance.

candour (n.)

the quality of being open and honest; frankness; brightness or purity.

hedonism (n.)

devotion to pleasure as a way of life; the doctrine that pleasure is the highest good.

capricious (adj.)

subject to or led by sudden, unpredictable changes; erratic.

indolence (n.)

the quality or state of being indolent; avoidance of exertion; laziness.

protégé (n.)

a person under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in their career or welfare.

carnal (adj.)

pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or body; sensual or physical.

sulky (adj.)

marked by or given to sulking; sullen; gloomy or dull.

sordid (adj.)

morally ignoble or base; vile.

vivisect (v.)

to dissect the living body of an animal.

tawdry (adj.)

gaudy, showy, and cheap in appearance.

affluence (n.)

abundance of money, property, or wealth.

brood (v.)

to dwell on a subject or meditate with morbid persistence.

vile (adj.)

morally despicable or depraved; degraded or ignominious.

incorrigible (adj.)

not able to be corrected, reformed, or improved.

irrevocable (adj.)

not able to be revoked, recalled, or undone; unalterable.

loathe (v.)

to feel intense dislike or disgust for; abhor.

coarse (adj.)

lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished.

callous (adj.)

insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic.

sham (n.)

something false that pretends to be genuine; fraud or hoax.

absolution (n.)

a remission of sin or punishment granted by a priest; the act of being absolved.

epigram (n.)

a short, witty, or satirical poem or saying that ends with a clever twist.

felicity (n.)

intense happiness; bliss.

ennui (n.)

a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from boredom or lack of interest.

reproach (v.)

to express disapproval or disappointment; to blame or censure.

panegyric (n.)

a formal or elaborate expression of praise; eulogy.

placid (adj.)

calm, peaceful, or undisturbed.

garrulous (adj.)

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

conjecture (n.)

an opinion or theory formed without sufficient evidence; guess.

asceticism (n.)

severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence for spiritual reasons.

sneer (n./v.)

to smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

gaunt (adj.)

bleak, desolate, or grim in appearance.

swarthy (adj.)

having a dark complexion or skin color.

profligacy (n.)

shameless immorality or wastefulness; dissolute behavior.

blasphemy (n.)

impious words or actions concerning God or sacred things.

prate (v.)

to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble.

staunch (adj.)

firm and steadfast in loyalty or principle.

leprosy (n.)

a chronic infectious disease causing skin lesions and nerve damage (痲瘋).

vestige (n.)

a trace or mark of something no longer present or existing.

fetid (adj.)

having a foul or offensive odor; stinking.

ague (n.)

a fever with chills, shaking, and malaise.

grotesque (adj.)

odd or unnatural in appearance; bizarre or absurd.

avert (v.)

to turn away or prevent.

tedious (adj.)

long, monotonous, or tiresome.

audacious (adj.)

extremely bold or daring; fearless.

atone (v.)

to make amends or reparations for a fault or sin.

corroborative (adj.)

serving to support or confirm the truth of something.

interminable (adj.)

endless or seemingly endless.

iteration (n.)

the act of repeating; repetition.

damned (adj.)

condemned; deserving of censure or punishment.

censure (n./v.)

to express strong disapproval or criticism.

plenitude (n.)

fullness or abundance in quantity, degree, or feeling.

omen (n.)

a sign or event regarded as predicting good or evil in the future; portent.