A Tale Of Two Cities Book 2 Vocabulary

English H A Tale Of Two Cities Book 2 Vocab

Trepidation

Alarm, perturbation, agitation, or a trembling movement

Reversionary

Having to do with the right to process a certain property under inheritance, birthright, or similar conditions; a gift, birthright, or heritage

Quartering

To cut into four pieces

Illustrious

Memorable, well-known, famous, and distinguished

Bestrewn

Scattered, dissipated, and dispersed

Sublime

Elevated, inspiring, noble, or exalted

Pernicious

Baneful, harmful, noxious, or deadly

Fervent

Passionate, ardent, enthusiastic, or pious

Acquitted

Found not guilty, freed, released, or exonerated

Laconic

Short, to the point, succinct, brief, and clear

Unscrupulous

Unprincipled, unethical, and immoral.

Sultry

Hot, humid, and muggy

Ignobly

Dishonorably or shamefully

Malady

A disease or illness

Renounce

To abdicate, forsake, abandon, or repudiate

Gallantry

An act of courtesy

Incorrigible

Unruly, uncooperative, intractable, or delinquent

Magnanimous

Generous, charitable, unselfish, or noble

Morose

Sullen and gloomy

Degradation

Humiliation, debasement, degeneration, or feeling demoralized

Urchin

A mischievous youngster, brat, punk, whippersnapper, or menace

Dubious

Doubtful, incredulous, and ambiguous

Repast

A meal or feast

Docile

Obedient, meek, mild-mannered, or submissive

Consecrated

Devoted, holy, pledged, or blessed

Sagacity

Discernment, insight, or sound judgment

Fidelity

Faithfulness or loyalty

Turnkey

A jailer or prison guard

Impassive

Calm, stoic, indifferent, or apathetic

Exultant

Elated, joyous, jubilant, or rejoiceful