Gothic Literature Vocabulary

gregarious

sociable

desolate

forlorn; wretched (sad)

listed

tilted; inclined

ominous

threatening; sinister

ravenous

extremely eager

morose

gloomy; sullen

guffawing

laughing in a load, coarse manner

obeisance

gesture of respect

genial

cheerful; friendly

craven

very cowardly

parsimony

stinginess

avuncular

having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent

garrulous

talkative; verbose, chatty

avarice

greed

surcease

end

extort

to obtain by threat or violence

usurer

money lenders who charge very high interest rates

covertly

secretly; surreptitiously

ostentation

boastful display

galvanic

startling; stimulating as if by electric current