Vocabulary from 'Death of a Salesman'

This collection of flashcards contains vocabulary terms from Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' along with their definitions, designed to help with understanding and retention for the upcoming exam.

Mercurial

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Dormer

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly.

Crestfallen

Sad and disappointed.

Pompous

Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Insinuate

Suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

Approbation

Approval or praise.

Incipient

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.

Incarnate

Embody or represent (a deity or spirit) in human form.

Laconic

Using very few words.

Dispel

Make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

Ignoramus

An ignorant or stupid person.

Gallantly

In a brave or heroic manner.

Poised

Having a composed and self-assured manner.

Audacity

A willingness to take bold risk.

Imbue

Inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).

Remiss

Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

Subdue

Overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

Leeway

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

Monotonous

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.