Tess of the D'Urbervilles Vocab #1

adj = adjective, vt = verb transitive (takes a direct object, ex. "The dog ate food"), vi = verb intransitive (does not take a direct object, ex "The dog barks"), n = noun

blithe (adj)

light-hearted, carefree, cheerful, merry, mirthful

chasten (vt)

to correct by punishment or reproof, to reprimand; to subdue

deprecate (vt)

to express disapproval of; to disparage, to belittle

desultory (adj)

random; passing from one thing to another aimlessly

diurnal (adj)

occurring during the daytime (nocturnal = during the night, matutinal = during the morning)

equanimity (n)

calmness of mind or spirit

extant (adj)

still existing, still here after all this time

hoyden (n)

boisterous, ill-mannered girl; tomboy

languid (adj)

lacking energy or interest; sluggish (n

lucre (n)

monetary gain (adj

mendacious (adj)

lying, untruthful; false (n

pallor (n)

paleness (adj

scrutiny (n)

close examination or inspection (vt

undulate (vi)

to move in waves

vicissitudes (n)

the changes and chances of this mortal life

appurtenance (n)

an accessory or subordinate part; equipment for a specific task

choleric (adj)

hot-tempered, irritable, irascible

compunction (n)

a prick of conscience, remorse

conclave (n)

private or secret meeting

consternation (n)

amazement; dismay