Daisy Miller vocab part 1

Behooves

is necessary, proper to do

Pension

small European hotel or boarding house

upstart

person who has suddenly risen to wealth but lacks experience

Maturity

a state of being fully developed

Numerous

Many in number

Evoke

to bring to mind or recall

flitting

moving lightly and quickly

rustling

making a soft crackling sound

variance

Difference or disagreement

legation

A diplomatic mission or embassy

Analogies

Similarities or comparisons

Amiable

Friendly and pleasant in manner

Metropolis

a major city

Indisposed

slightly ill or unwell

Attache

A diplomatic official

Diminutive

small in size; tiny

Countenance

The face or facial expression

Alpenstock

A walking stick with a metal point, used in mountain climbing

Coveted

Desired or wished for eagerly

Paternally

in a fatherly manner

Interlocuter

A person who takes part in a conversation

Vivacious

Full of life and energy; lively

Affirmation

Expressing agreement or consent

Parasol

A lightweight umbrella used for sun protection

Parapet

A low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

Civiltiy

Politeness and courtesy

Prospect

A view or scene; possibility for the future

Placidly

Calmly and peacefully

Audacity

Bold or daring behavior

Complexion

The natural color and appearance of skin

Fastidious

Very particular about details; hard to please

Credence

Belief or acceptance as true

Impertinent

Rude or inappropriate

Imputation

An accusation or suggestion

Furbelows

Decorative trimmings on clothing

Tournure

Bearing or manner of carrying oneself

Feasible

Possible to do or achieve

Approbation

Approval or praise

Hierarchical

Organized in ranks or levels of authority

Garrulity

Excessive talkativeness

Intimacy

Close personal relationship

Uncultivated

Lacking education or refinement

Meddle

To interfere in someone else's affairs

Literally

Exactly; word for word

Sylph

A mythical air spirit; graceful woman

Exiguous

Very small or scanty

Induce

To persuade or bring about

Asperity

Harshness or severity of manner

Deferential

Showing respect and submission

Tete-a-tete

A private conversation between two people