Vocab The Count of Monte Cristo

countenance

n—face or facial expression

insolent

adj—disrespectful

lithe

adj—able to bend or move the body lightly and gracefully

obsequious

adj—overly eager to please; usually insincere

quay

n—a platform on the edge of a port, for loading and unloading

unprepossessing

adj—unattractive; without charm of any sort

insinuation

n—an indirect suggestion, usually derogatory

obstinate

adj—determined not to agree or unwilling to change; stubborn

vexation

n—an annoyance or source of anxiety

accoutrements

n—accessories or special equipment

peremptory

adj—urgent, demanding; expecting to be obeyed

resplendent

adj—having a dazzlingly impressive appearance

vouch

v--to provide supporting evidence of the quality of a person or thing

monopolize

v—to take complete control or possession of someone or something

partisans

n—strong supporters, especially of a political party

denunciation

n—public accusation or condemnation

dowry

n—the money or property that a woman brings to her husband in marriage

imprudence

n —lack of wisdom, judgment, or discretion

lenient

adj—the showing of tolerance or mercy

abode

n—a home

acute

adj—keen, sharp, perceptive

fetid

adj—having a rotten or offensive smell

subterranean

adj—underground

repugnance

n—disgust; strong dislike or distaste

sentinel

n—someone assigned the duty of keeping guard