Wuthering Heights Vocab 2

altercation

noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public

audacity

a willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior

confide

tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them to not repeat it to others

contrite

feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt

corroboration

evidence which confirms or supports a statement theory, or finding; confirmation

culpable

deserving blame

din

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

expeditous

done with speed and efficiency

fickle

changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection

giddy

having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy

imprudent

not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

incipient

an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop

inveterate

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established an unlikely to change

irresolute

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

languid

inclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

lethargy

a lack of energy and enthusiasm

magnanimity

having generosity

malevolence

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

melodramatic

being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional

morbid

unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects; especially death and disease

obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

odious

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

paragon

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

propensity

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

quell

put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by force

scintillating

sparkling or shining brightly

succinet

briefly and clearly expressed

supplicate

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

undubte

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion