BNW Vocab - Definitions

voluptuous

curvaceous and sexually attractive, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

solecism

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing

intrinsic

the essential nature or constitution of a thing

indecorous

not in keeping with good taste; improper

deplorable

deserving strong condemnation

stoic

a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing emotion

precipitous

dangerously high or steep

vestal

a chaste unmarried woman; a virgin

subvert

to undermine the power and authority of an institution

ignoble

not honorable in character or purpose

unwanted

unaccustomed or unusual

sepulchral

gloomy; related to a tomb

inexorable

impossible to prevent

magnanimity

showing generosity

estrangement

no longer being friendly or part of a social group

mollify

soothe; remove anxiety or anger

sanctimonious

making a show of being morally superior to others

abstemious

not self

impudent

not showing respect for another person

ingratiating

intend to gain approval or favor

peremptory

insisting on immediate attention or deadlines

deprecating

disapproving

importune

to harass persistently for something

tangible

perceptible by touch

turpitude

wickedness