A Tale Of Two Cities: Book The First Vocabulary

A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Study Sheet Book the First: “Recalled to Life” Chapters 1-6

epoch

(n) an instant of time selected as a point of reference in astronomy; an event or a time that begins a new period of development – a memorable date or event

incredulity

(n) quality or state of being incredulous; in a state of disbelief

tumbril(s)

(n) a farmer’s cart used during the French Revolution to carry condemned  persons to the guillotine

potentate

(n) one who experiences controlling power

requisition

(n) a formal or authoritative demand

blunderbuss

(n) a short firearm; close range without aiming

adjuration

(n) to entreat or advise earnestly; to charge or command solemnly under oath

inexorable

(adj.)  not to be moved or persuaded by entreaty

perpetuation

(n) continuing, everlasting, constant

methodical

(adj.) arranged; characterized by method or order; habitually following a method

sonorous

(adj.) producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound

restorative(s)

(n) something that serves to restore consciousness or health

garret

(n) a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof

cadaverous

(adj.) of, relating to or resembling a cadaver (a dead body)

modicum

(n): a limited quantity, a small amount

expostulation

(n) to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of discussion or protest; to demand or dispute

implacable

(adj.) not capable of being appeased or pacified

salutation

(n): a greeting

haggard

(adj.): wild in appearance; having a worn or emaciated, tired look

admonitory

(adj.): expressing admonition; warning