English 9 Honors - A Tale of Two Cities Vocab

Foist (verb)

impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.

Placidity (noun)

The state of being free from disturbance or interruption.

Cadaverous (adjective)

resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony.

Expiation (noun)

the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

Sanguine (adjective)

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Accost (verb)

To approach someone boldly or aggressively.

Visage (noun)

a person's face or facial features.

Compatriot (noun)

A fellow chum who is a national or citizen of a country or area.

Withered (adjective)

Something thin and dry due to age, sickness, or lack of water.

Immolate (verb)

kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

Gracious (verb)

to be pleasant, courteous, and kind.

Inexorable (adjective)

impossible to stop or prevent.

Unimpeachable (adjective)

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized.

Blighter (noun)

a person or animal regarded with contempt, irritation, or pity.

Capricious (adjective)

Prone to unpredictable changes in behavior, beliefs, or feelings.

Gallantries (plural noun)

Polite attention or respect given by men to women.

Predicate (verb)

To state or affirm something; found or based on.