The Count of Monte Cristo vocab 16-31

Citadel

(n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

Alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

Edifice

a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building

Repugnant

(adj.) offensive, disagreeable, distasteful

Rejuvenate

(v.) to make young again; to make like new

Feign

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

Reciprocal

given, felt, or done in return

Illustrious

well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

Obstinate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Articulate

(v.) To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system;

Fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

meticulous

extremely careful; particular about details

Quarantine

isolation to prevent the spread of disease

Dilapidated

falling apart or ruined, run-down

Scrupulous

exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled

Inertia

The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion