Gothic Lit Vocab

mien

a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor

beguile

influence by slyness

ghastly

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

dirge

a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person

pallid

deficient in color suggesting physical or emotional distress

venerable

worthy of respect because of age, dignity, or character

decrepit

weakened, worn out, impaired, or broken down by old age, illness, or hard use

deferential

extremely respectful(treatment)

dispute

to question or doubt

efface

to wipe out; erase

contagion

spreading of disease

dauntless

fearless

pervade

to spread throughout

sagacious

wise

untenanted

not occupied

obliterate

to wipe out, leaving no trace

coquettish

flirtatious

temerity

foolish boldness

diffident

shy and timid; lacking self-confidence

virulent

extremely poisonous or harmful